What rifle comes to mind?

[MilSim]

Me and friend had this discussion, what the first weapon that comes to mind when you here the term Battle Rifle. Not a biased position just what pops into your head first thing. For me it was the M14, don't have one but for some reason when I hear that term thats the first picture that pops up. So what comes to everyones mind when they hear that term?

[sniper4usmc]

ak47

[sevensix2x51]

when i hear the term battle rifle, my brain kicks me back an image of a beat m1 garand. dont know why. but i like it.

[orangeusa]

Yup I thought of the Garand..

[Noobert]

I thought of the M16

[21SF]

M14
FAL

[Plisk]

Garand.

[jmzhwells]

I keep thinking of the FAL, not sure why, never used one or owned one. Maybe its the word battle. When I think combat rifle I always think M1 or AR.

[Jonathan Doe]

USMC expert rifle badge still has cross M-1 Garand rifles.

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq263/5topgun/Guns/DSC_0001Medium.jpg

[MilSim]

Yeah I think the words have something to do with it. Cause now that you said combat the M4 popped up in my head.

[ChrisTKHarris]

Halo

http://kll-tactics-101.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/battle-rifle.jpg

[xibunkrlilkidsx]

STG44



waiting for the ak47guys to start chiming in agianst the AR guys. we all know where this is going.

[orangeusa]

Yup - Glock smack talk, and caliber wars are coming up.. :)
Good idea for a thead BTW..

[MilSim]

I hope it doesnt, I was trying to keep the bias opinion out. Just the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term.

[ir0nclash86]

FAL

[rromeo]

I think of a FAL when I hear battle rifle. If you say service rifle, I think of my M16A2.

[komrad]

m16a2 with a launcher, is what i see in my head immediately.

[Black Majik]

M1 Garand.

[Anchors]

M14 and M1 Garand.

[dascoyne]

FAL

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab289/longbough1/FAL01a.jpg?t=1289695357

[pyro3k2]

Call me a wierdo but I thought of a Mosin Nagant

[slomofo]

.308 semi auto with wood.

CETME, HK91, FAL.

[bballwizard05]

Ugh unfortunately the first thing that popped into my head was the battle rifle from Halo... Stupid video games. However once I blocked that out it was the M1 Garand.

[orangeusa]

Ugh unfortunately the first thing that popped into my head was the battle rifle from Halo... Stupid video games. However once I blocked that out it was the M1 Garand.

Halo - I laughed at this one!! :)

[ilikeguns]

Battle Rifle = M1A.
Thats what I think of anyway.

[C_1]

Battle rifle you say? FAL and Garand.

[MilSim]

I find it interesting why most people say things like the Garand, Fal and M14. Im wondering if these rifles are synonymous with battles, not any battles the battles we read about in history books an movies get made about. When I think of a battle I think of two clearly defined sides, not what where doing now with the guerrilla tactics and all the enemy dressed in plain clothes. I know in Nam there was allot of that but you still had the NVA which was a uniformed military. Just my two cents on it, but the M14 is the one that pops for me. I can totally see the Garand and the other older rifles mentioned as being contenders, there is no real right answer to this, just individual perception of said term.

[HKROB]

M1 Garand

[HKROB]

FAL

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab289/longbough1/FAL01a.jpg?t=1289695357

Thats a good looking FAL is it yours.

[Cato]

Thats a good looking FAL is it yours.

Wow, I really wish I had picked one up in 1999. Back then I didn't know enough about guns to get one :(

[five.five-six]

garand

the finest battle implement ever devised by man

[KCDS]

I like the G3

[Dhena81]

Call me a wierdo but I thought of a Mosin Nagant

Wierdo

M14 and Garand

[IntoForever]

Right tool for the job. 25 yards to 150 yards and I'll want my AK, 150 to 400 yards and I want my AR, past that, a 7mm Win Mag or .308. Under 25 yards and/or inside my house and I want my .45.

[Two Shots]

1903 Springfield

[MilSim]

Right tool for the job. 25 yards to 150 yards and I'll want my AK, 150 to 400 yards and I want my AR, past that, a 7mm Win Mag or .308. Under 25 yards and/or inside my house and I want my .45.

Uh "what comes to mind when you think of the term Battle Rifle?"

[gunace89]

FAL :D

[ir0nclash86]

Right tool for the job. 25 yards to 150 yards and I'll want my AK, 150 to 400 yards and I want my AR, past that, a 7mm Win Mag or .308. Under 25 yards and/or inside my house and I want my .45.

Lol what? :confused: Try again

[orangeusa]

hahaha - I guess it takes all kinds... :)

[Drivedabizness]

Personal opinion...

9 time Expert with the M16A2 and having shot a lot of "Rattle Battle" with the M14

I'd take a 20-round M14 for my "long range" gun and an AK platform gun for the SHTF scenario - assuming I could transport all the ammo.

As it is, budget dictates 300 WSM for my long range security and a mix of 30-30, .243 and 22 LR for my closer in needs. Several shotgun and handgun platforms flesh out my plan.

[R8DRFAN]

The first thing that popped into my head was AK47.. :chris:

[IntoForever]

Lol what? :confused: Try again

Simple answer to the OP's question. If you can't figure it out, I'm not drawing you a picture. My response would vary on circumstances. It's also based on what I'm familiar with.

[Theriverjustknows]

I instantly thought of the Garand and then the FAL. Then again I own a Garand and I saw the FAL featured in a show yesterday.

[JagerTroop]

FAL

[CK_32]

Ar15

Rem 700

AK47 in that order..

Would take any to battle any day..

[Vacaville]

M1 Garand, at least when I read this.

[bombadillo]

Garand

M4


My mind went blank after this.

[aermotor]

M1A/M14 for me before finished reading your first sentence.

[MikeR]

M16 w/203

[77bawls]

M4 or SAW, maybe I'm weird tho.

[glock21fan]

Halo

http://kll-tactics-101.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/battle-rifle.jpg

YOU BEAT ME TO IT :D

[Ghostrider Recon.]

M1A SOCOM II. Short enough for MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) and chambered in .308/7.62mm to reach and and touch someone. If it were possible, i would trade my assigned M4 for one of those in a heartbeat.

[rromeo]

Simple answer to the OP's question. If you can't figure it out, I'm not drawing you a picture. My response would vary on circumstances. It's also based on what I'm familiar with.
It's a word association thing. I say one word, what pops into your head? four different weapons and their specific uses simultaneously came to mind?

[PatriotnMore]

Garand was what came to my mind immediately, but the http://www.sturmgewehr.com/ was next.

[hellraiser]

M1A/M14 for me before finished reading your first sentence.

+1...

But if you say combat I think m16. Sadly if you say assault I think ak. Darn media!!!:mad:

[Oceanbob]

HK 91 with wood for the long range stuff (I own)
Mini 14 tuned up. (California Hi Cap Ready)(own 2 and one Mini 30)

I love the Garand; wish I would have bought a real one when they were $200.
The 30-06 really has the Smack Down thru walls and car doors. But is real heavy to lug around. :mad:

Practically speaking for a non-battle civil unrest situation like a Major Earthquake knocking out Southern California's water, power, roads, emergency and police services, my Mini 14 and Glock.

[GM4spd]

The Belgian FAL=Fusil Automatique Leger---- pictured is the British version

L1A1/SLR (self loading rifle),in 762mm, Pete


http://www.fototime.com/5155CB4839D8F56/orig.jpg

[BHPFan]

Me and friend had this discussion, what the first weapon that comes to mind when you here the term Battle Rifle. Not a biased position just what pops into your head first thing. For me it was the M14, don't have one but for some reason when I hear that term thats the first picture that pops up. So what comes to everyones mind when they hear that term?

FAL

[Crowesnest]

Heckler & Koch G-3

[Uriah02]

Halo

http://kll-tactics-101.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/battle-rifle.jpg

I was thinking of Halo 2 at first, I think we might be dating ourselves though.
When I think of real battle rifle I think of an M4.

[dascoyne]

Thats a good looking FAL is it yours.

You betcha.

DSA SA58 in a Belgian Congo configuration. DSA makes the best FALs in the world.

[IntoForever]

It's a word association thing. I say one word, what pops into your head? four different weapons and their specific uses simultaneously came to mind?

Yes

[afro]

Garand/M14/M1A for me. Seems to be the most common answer ;)

[sd1023x]

M-14, G-3, Fal

[Fiveohmike]

AK47 for sure

[jester]

FAL

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab289/longbough1/FAL01a.jpg?t=1289695357

Thats a beauty!!
Op, I thought Garand...

[GunDog]

Full size, .30 caliber battle rifle = M1 Garand/M14

[desertmedic]

The Garand, K98, or the FAL for sure...

[RobGR]

Mk III Lee-Enfield Rifle, SMLE

Probably b/c I remember gazing over photos of WWI trench warfare as a kid and seeing guys going over the top, so the SMLE with a fixed bayonet has always resonated in my mind.

The FAL for sure, especially b/c I grew up in South Africa. It was used by the Selous Scouts and the SA Armed Forces. My uncle also used one to protect his farm & I believe he still has it.

[Eat Dirt]

BATTLE RIFLE ::::::::::

The American G.I. Charging with his GARAND !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[IrishPirate]

i just spent 2 hours looking for AK47 parts kits so that came to mind. but immediately after that was the M1 Garand......maybe because i just watched Band Of Brothers, who knows.

[Maddog5150]

m14

[Dead*Reckoned]

I've always thought the definition of "battle rifle" was a select-fire full size rifle firing a high powered rifle caliber. I thought the M16 was classified as an assault rifle because it uses a medium size rifle cartridge (5.56). So i guess by my definition it would be an m1 garand, FAL, G3, and even the AR-10. The first one that popped into my head was the m14 though.

[Grassninja]

Yes

Then you really need to reread the OP's post, because your initial response had absolutely nothing to do with his query.

For me, I think of the M14.

[zfields]

Garand

[trautert]

As so many others have said, to include George Patton, US Rifle, Caliber .30, M1

[Bhobbs]

I find it interesting why most people say things like the Garand, Fal and M14. Im wondering if these rifles are synonymous with battles, not any battles the battles we read about in history books an movies get made about. When I think of a battle I think of two clearly defined sides, not what where doing now with the guerrilla tactics and all the enemy dressed in plain clothes. I know in Nam there was allot of that but you still had the NVA which was a uniformed military. Just my two cents on it, but the M14 is the one that pops for me. I can totally see the Garand and the other older rifles mentioned as being contenders, there is no real right answer to this, just individual perception of said term.

That's because they are classified as battle rifles.

For me the M1 is the iconic battle rifle.

[Hawkstp]

First thing.....M1A

[r6raff]

M14/AR10/ak47

M16 is what i would prefer, but being chambered sub.30cal I dont think it classifies as a "Battle Rifle", but rather a "Service Rifle"

[orangeusa]

QUESTION:
Why the FAL? I probably should Wiki this, but who carried that gun and in what war? (Be nice, I'm trying to get up to speed on rifle/AR/AK etc...)

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[MilSim]

QUESTION:
Why the FAL? I probably should Wiki this, but who carried that gun and in what war? (Be nice, I'm trying to get up to speed on rifle/AR/AK etc...)

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The war on the Falkland islands for one..... Both sides had it

[MilSim]

Then you really need to reread the OP's post, because your initial response had absolutely nothing to do with his query.

For me, I think of the M14.

Some people just cant do things like this cause they dont like the answer. Thanks to everyone who said "the first thing that popped into there head" not a detailed battle plan for a SHTF scenario.

[tomd1584]

FAL.

[Dr.Mauser]

Sturmgewehr 44
The M1 Garand
and the K98 Karbiner

[Anchors]

I find it interesting why most people say things like the Garand, Fal and M14. Im wondering if these rifles are synonymous with battles, not any battles the battles we read about in history books an movies get made about. When I think of a battle I think of two clearly defined sides, not what where doing now with the guerrilla tactics and all the enemy dressed in plain clothes. I know in Nam there was allot of that but you still had the NVA which was a uniformed military. Just my two cents on it, but the M14 is the one that pops for me. I can totally see the Garand and the other older rifles mentioned as being contenders, there is no real right answer to this, just individual perception of said term.

Well for me, the M14 and M1 Garand are the first two I think of in that class.

Battle rifle is a class of weapon...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_rifle

Most people agree it is a military rifle that uses a full-power rifle cartridge. (Not 5.56 Nato or 7.62x39).

[TurboChrisB]

H&K 91

[Flogger23m]

FN FAL.

[MilSim]

Well for me, the M14 and M1 Garand are the first two I think of in that class.

Battle rifle is a class of weapon...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_rifle

Most people agree it is a military rifle that uses a full-power rifle cartridge. (Not 5.56 Nato or 7.62x39).

I understand that concept, but I was wondering what came to an individuals mind when they heard the words. Im sure the majority of us know the definition. But just hearing the words, something always pops before anything else, not over analyzing or trying to say the right thing just "the first thing that comes to mind".

[TNP'R]

m16 also. say assault rifle then i think ak-47

[Anchors]

I understand that concept, but I was wondering what came to an individuals mind when they heard the words. Im sure the majority of us know the definition. But just hearing the words, something always pops before anything else, not over analyzing or trying to say the right thing just "the first thing that comes to mind".

I know what you're saying.
It just reminds me of WWII and Vietnam movies (Mostly Saving Private Ryan and Full Metal Jacket when they're still in boot camp.)

[Cyc Wid It]

FAL or HK91

[keson]

KAC SR-25?

[Blahbada]

M1 for sure

[themailman]

Simple answer to the OP's question. If you can't figure it out, I'm not drawing you a picture. My response would vary on circumstances. It's also based on what I'm familiar with.

Fail x2.

M16A4

[QQQ]

FAL fo' sho'

[Grassninja]

QUESTION:
Why the FAL? I probably should Wiki this, but who carried that gun and in what war? (Be nice, I'm trying to get up to speed on rifle/AR/AK etc...)

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You should definitely wiki it because the FAL had a long and widespread history of usage by a laundry list of "free" countries around the world. It is arguably the most battle tested 7.62x51 semi-auto rifle in history, with much of its operational usage occurring in South America and Africa.

[RobGR]

QUESTION:
Why the FAL? I probably should Wiki this, but who carried that gun and in what war? (Be nice, I'm trying to get up to speed on rifle/AR/AK etc...)

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Israeli Military used it from the late 50s to the early 70s, but then the transitioned to the m16 and the Galil. The FAL was not conducive to desert warfare, the sand & dust repeatedly jammed the rifle. It served it's purpose for decades though.

In the 70s, the Selous Scouts used it during the Rhodesian War. Read up on them when you have a moment, incredible soldiers.

South American countries have used the FAL for decades as well.

More recently, Argentina vs UK with the Falkland Islands War. The UK troops had semi-auto FALS and the Argentinians had full-auto FALS, as the story goes, the UK troops would exchange their semis for the captured autos.

Look up the FAL on wiki, it'll talk about it's development, rather interesting to see how and what it was born from. It basically took everything that was used and learned in WWII, Allied and Axis, about a battle rifle and then developed by the post-WWII Western allies.

[RobGR]

And what Grassninja said ;-)

[racerguy180]

1. FN FAL!!!!!
2. M1 Garand
3. AK-47
50. M-16

[Jake71]

BAR

[aileron]

Any .308 caliber rifle is what comes to mind.

First one I thought of was the M14 followed by the M1 Garand, then I thought of others but its always a .308 rifle.

The smaller caliber weapons M-16, AK47... I always thought of as assault rifles.

[West coast]

Battle Rifle-----M1A Scout with the selector switch with a Aimpoint Red Dot....

[captbilly]

I keep thinking of the FAL, not sure why, never used one or owned one. Maybe its the word battle. When I think combat rifle I always think M1 or AR.

I don't know if it was just me but I seem to recall the FN FAL being called a battle rifle, where guns like the AR/M-16 or AK, were called assault rifles. I really don't know what terminology was used for the Garand or M-14, or any of the WW2 bolt action rifles?

[AngryPossum]

M14 was first thing I thought of then FAL. Rugged, solid, BATTLE RIFLE!!!!

[duc748bip]

FAL

[scoot64]

m1 Garand

[451040]

M1 Garand

[plankowner]

m1 garand and m14 is what came to mind first

[fpeel]

Though the question is based on word association there *is* a difference between the terms "battle rifle" and "assault rifle". Here's what pops into my head when they're heard:

Battle rifle: M1/M14

Assault rifle: M16/AK47

[Pistongunner]

FN FAL

[Beelzy]

QUESTION:
Why the FAL? I probably should Wiki this, but who carried that gun and in what war? (Be nice, I'm trying to get up to speed on rifle/AR/AK etc...).


The nickname for the FAL is "The Free World's Right Arm". Wiki don't cut it here. ;)

FAL or HK91.

If it ain't a 308, leave it in the crate. :p

[GoingPro]

i would go out of state and get my 20round MD Arms drum and attach it to my Saiga-12 loaded with 00 buck shot. Sig p226R 9mm as my sidearm. But since it isnt a rifle, i would pick my Arsenal SGL-20

[devildog999]

For me, M16 A4

[ZX-10R]

ak47

Agreed AK47.

[brianm767]

H&K G3

[bomb_on_bus]

.17 hmr and .22lr

[Funbaby]

L1A1
FN FAL
G3

[cannon]

First thought when I read the words "Battle Rifle" was the M1 Garand.

[porkwithrice]

M16 A2. First to pop up since that was what I was issued.

[damndave]

First thought when I read the words "Battle Rifle" was the M1 Garand.


same

[tai]

A few comes to mind, AUG, AR, AK, HK91, Sig 551.

[morfeeis]

I thought of the M16
This!

[Stooman]

First m1 Garand, then the FAL

[nemisis1400]

oddly, i thought ar-10