Why I Despise the M14 Rifle May 10, 2020 Unipro2013main Military Weapons, Modern Small Arms </p> <h2>The M14 rifle</h2> <p> The M14 rifle, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm, M14, is an American select-fire battle rifle that fires 7.62×51mm NATO ammunition.<br /> <br /> In service: 1959–present; (limited service since 1964)<br /> Effective firing range: 460 m (500 yd); 800+ m (875+ yd) (with optics)/3,725 maximum range<br /> Rate of fire: 700–750 rounds/min<br /> Barrel length: 22 in (559 mm)<br /> Variants: M14E1, M14E2/M14A1, M14K, M21, M25, Mk 14 EBR, M1A rifle<br /> Designed: 1954<br /> Length: 44.3 in (1,126 mm)<br /> Credit to : SmallArmsSolutions</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors -
