pig dog 02

I am currently in Iraq and I carry an M4. I can't complain...it is light and handy, easy to maintain, and I have not had any serious malfunctions. Ideally, though, I think the longer M16A2 chambered for 308 would be nicer. But I guess that would not have any advantage over the M14...so my final answer is M14, but my M4 is doing well for me here.

HighDesertWolf

For the time I have to say Mosin Nagant rifles were deffinately one of the best bolt guns ever to be used as and infantry rifle. asfar as more current and/or more modern semi auto infantry rifles go Id have to say the M-14 was deffinately the best rifle ever.

Flying Ferris

I think the k98k may trump the 91/30 in it's design and functionality. It probably was the most superb bolt rifle field as standard issue by any military.

CapDog

Depends on what it was being used for. The Diemaco C8 CQB is tough to beat for close quarters work 9 7/8" heavy hammer forged barrel, lightweight, quick to point and very accurate and bonded bullets seem to work well. If I was looking at longer range work I would lean towards the m-14 for more long range punch.

XTP

hehehe....another Canuck eh !.....I was thinking of the C8 as well but it does not fill the outdoor role as well (especially at long distances).Therefor my vote still goes to the C7 flattop with Elcan optics. The ol' FN/FAL was a beast but nice to shoot with.....I unofficially "qualified"(shot with a group of marksmen & instructors from the PPCLI )at 200 meters with it when I was 17....loved every minute of it....

wahunterinrok

I am currently carrying a M4 over here in Iraq. I use to badmouth the M16/M4 design, but I have since been in some heavy firefights, and my M4 never let me down. the adjustability of the stock is great with the body armor we wear. As long as you clean it regularly, like every soldier should, there arent any problems. My vote would have to be for the M4.

rick_reno

I used a M14 and M16. I liked the M14 better for use, but the M16 was easier to hump around with - and most of the time I was carrying, not using, the damn thing.