Assault or Battle Rifle?

Split from "Gun Quiz"

Strictly speaking the G-3 is a Battle Rifle, not an Assault Rifle...

 

interesting, what is the difference between the two?

 

Do you want the definition of Assault rifle according to the Clinton scam/ban?

Here goes:
The awb (assault weapons ban) banned certain "militaristic" items. It also banned magazines that held more than 10 rounds.

A rifle was considered an assault weapon if it had more than two of the following "evil" items:
1) Folding stock
2) Bayonet attachment
3) Pistol grip
4) Mount for grenade launcher
5) Flash suppressor
6) A removeable magazine that held more than 10 rounds

So, by the above limited logic, a rifle can be an "assault rifle" without being a "battle rifle". A battle rifle would be an actual military rifle regardless of configuration.

 

Wait, I thought assault rifles means: intermediate cartridge, capable of semi or full auto, intermediate effective range, have a GPS system, a can opener......
A battle rifle? fires a more powerful rifle caliber cartridge that has better range and lethality, but which limits its accuracy and stability when firing at full-auto, so it's probably restricted to semi-automatic (garand) or a old fashion bolt-action (Mauser).

 

There aren't any formal 'right or wrong' definitions, but Liang has summarised the general current usage.

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