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Approximate Dimensions for Some Military Style Hunting Carbines
« on: December 25, 2007, 02:52:59 AM »

I have received some interest in a rough comparison table for the military style carbines that may be used for hunting.
Here is such a table for those interested.

Relative Specifications Military Style Hunting Carbines

Firearm             Weight Loaded         Length                 Magazine
US M1                   6.2 lbs             35.5 inches        15 shot
Carbine
M4A1                    6.6 lbs               32.9 inches        30 shot

M16A2                  8.8 lbs              39.6 inches        30 shot

Mini-14                   7.4 lbs            37.3 inches        20 shot
Series 580
SKS                   8.8 lbs               40.2 inches        10 shot

Sample Battle Rifles
Firearm      Weight Loaded   Length                      Magazine
M1 Garand      10.0 lbs           43.6                       8 shot
M14               10.25                44.1                     20 shot
FN-FAL           10.25               44                         20 shot

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Re: Approximate Dimensions for Some Military Style Hunting Carbines
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2007, 03:45:08 PM »
good info thanks for sharing it with all of us :)


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