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The Evolution of the Rifle: From Muskets to the Assault Rifle
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January 14, 2012
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October 11, 2011 at 1:18 pm
The British ‘musket’ was actually called the Brown Bess musket, and was produced in many variations and easily rivaled the french Charleville model in all categories except for that the Charleville was easier to maintain with its large brackets that allowed for the barrel to be removed and cleaned with ease. The Brown Bess remains to this day, the longest serving weapon of all time. I was just a bit disappointed at how understated the Brown Bess was in this infographic. Not to mention that that wheellock and matchlock muskets(the predecessors to the flintlock) were not mentioned either. However you did a great job with the modern weapons.
Good work!
October 11, 2011 at 1:50 pm
1) This should be called “the evolution of the American rifle” since two thirds of these weapons have the US flag next to them. This tells only one side of the story.
2) The “range” stat is completely random. Does it mean the maximum practical combat distance? Or the distance the projectiles (bullets) travel? For example, the last four rifles use exactly the same ammunition, yet their range varies from 300 to 800 meters.
3) Besides the factual and substance flaws, the “infograph” is quite well made. If only the information was as good as the looks.
October 11, 2011 at 5:03 pm
I would like to point out that the given ranges are completely inaccurate and inconsistent. Many of the guns, such as the M1 Garand, shoot both farther and more accurately at those ranges than an M16. Also, the M16 is not made of steel like it says, it is made primarily from aluminum and plastic.
Otherwise, good poster.
October 11, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Rifles have rifled barrels. Muskets are not rifles. The Kentucky Rifle is an early example of an actual rifle and could have been included in this list of “rifles” in place of the Charleville Musket.
October 16, 2011 at 1:12 pm
I’m pretty sure if someone could hit a torso sized target with an m16 at 800 meters they would be the best shooter ever. Also, how does an M16 chambered in the puny 5.56 shoots farther than the ballsier 7.62
October 18, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Wait… you’re seriously trying to tell us that the NATO 5.56 round has a longer range than either the 30-06 or the .308 Winchester? where did you do your research, Wikipedia?
October 18, 2011 at 11:34 pm
Effective range of the M-16/M-4 is about 550M, but can make shots over 800M with the right loads and sights. It uses the same ammo as the SCAR and AUG. M-1 Grande uses the same cartridge as the M-14, M1903, and M-60, all of which are know to be able to make 1000 yard shots in the right hands, even with iron sights.
October 19, 2011 at 6:57 pm
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October 22, 2011 at 6:18 pm
the M-14 was used in the latter part of WW2…so it had to have been manufactured prior to 1959
October 22, 2011 at 6:34 pm
T20E2; a rifle with remarkable resemblance to the m14 – produced in 1945!
October 23, 2011 at 4:33 am
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October 31, 2011 at 12:17 pm
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November 1, 2011 at 10:33 pm
There are several problems with this. Just a couple:
1. The AK-47 does not have the same effective range as the M-1, I’m sorry but it just isn’t true. Same diameter bullet at lower velocity.
2. The rates of fire are mixed with some listing their sustained rate while others are showing the cyclic rate.
I agree this is well done graphics-wise, but the information is inaccurate.
November 15, 2011 at 4:56 am
When will Americans realize that their country doesn’t provide 80% of everything? Another American-centric load of badly researched nonsense. Looks pretty though.
November 23, 2011 at 4:40 am
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January 6, 2012 at 12:21 am
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January 13, 2012 at 6:06 am
“I’m pretty sure if someone could hit a torso sized target with an m16 at 800 meters they would be the best shooter ever.”
– Matt
Matt,
They call us U.S. Marines
The max effective range of an M-16 is 800m, as opposed to an M-4 which is 600m. We used to have “Head sized target” shot competitions at 600m with open sight’s with both weapons.
January 13, 2012 at 7:51 am
M 16 AT 800 METERS?! GIVE ME A BREAK! IT CAN BEARLY KILL A DOG AT 200!!
January 14, 2012 at 11:27 am
To Big E and Brian, the M-14 was not used in WW2 at all, and it does not fire the same cartridge as the M1 Garand or the Springfield, they shoot 30-06, and the M-14 and M-60 fire 7.62×51, or in civilian terms, .308 win
January 22, 2012 at 8:07 am
1.) A 5.56 round does in fact fly farther than a 7.62. It’s lighter and has less drag than the heavier bullet. The .308 I’m not sure about, but an m16 does have a greater effective range than a AK-47.
2.) Muskets are not rifles.
3.) England, Germany, and many other countries fielded rifles that outmatched America’s at the time. It’s kinda stupid to think only America created rifles.
Someone needs to get facts straight before making all Americans look more like idiots than we already do to the rest of the world.