m-16a2 vs L85a2 - Page 16

G.Drew · 05-09-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zepheris Casull

The original model are almost identical, except perhaps for the ability for SAW to accept M16 magazine (both the 20 and 30 round). After that though during the product improvement program they modified or added the barrel, handguard, stock, pistol grip, buffer, and sights. A number of these improvement are also incorporated with the later incarnation of the minimi so at the end of the day, we're back to square one.

oh, and of course a major difference is that minimi is made in the FN factory in belgium mostly whereas the SAW is license built in US.

ah, i get it now

MrD · 05-13-2006, 01:31 PM

I definitely prefer the L85 when fitted with a susat sight. I always used to hate hindsights and foresights, they took too long to aim on people and obstructed vision. Now you raise the rifle to the point in your shoulder thats instinct, don't even have to close one eye and you see a zoomed up point where the enemy is and "bang!" you've spent about one second only stopping and aiming to get that first shot off.

Of course, if your target is moving, the round takes some time to get to target so lead in becomes interesting.

The fact I can take aimed shots so much faster with the L85 whilst knowing more of what goes on round me makes it the clear winner.

The 2 shot burst on full auto with a simple press of the trigger is gret, I can never get used that 3 round burst that seems so wasteful of ammo.

Sure the L85 is heavier, but you're a man and can get used to the weight

crash25150744 · 06-02-2006, 07:59 PM

used both sa80 more acurate m16a2 more reliable i did like the fact you can use your thumb for safety and selector on the m16 but it just dont have range or accuracy

~~mrmong~~ · 06-04-2006, 07:16 AM

*Doesnt understand previous statement*

~~the.ultimate.maverick~~ · 06-04-2006, 07:19 AM

"I've used both the SA80 and M16a2. I found the sa80 more acurate but the m16a2 more reliable. I did like the fact that you can use your thumb for fire mode selection (including safety) on the m16 but it just doesn't have the range or accuracy of the SA80."

I think

G.Drew · 06-04-2006, 11:13 AM

a good translation there

[R-DEV]Gaz · 06-07-2006, 06:41 PM

closed because the most frequent users to these threads are incapable of having a mature discussion.

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05-13-2006, 01:31 PM	#152
MrD Join Date: May 2006 Zimbabwe Location: York Posts: 3,359	I definitely prefer the L85 when fitted with a susat sight. I always used to hate hindsights and foresights, they took too long to aim on people and obstructed vision. Now you raise the rifle to the point in your shoulder thats instinct, don't even have to close one eye and you see a zoomed up point where the enemy is and "bang!" you've spent about one second only stopping and aiming to get that first shot off. Of course, if your target is moving, the round takes some time to get to target so lead in becomes interesting. The fact I can take aimed shots so much faster with the L85 whilst knowing more of what goes on round me makes it the clear winner. The 2 shot burst on full auto with a simple press of the trigger is gret, I can never get used that 3 round burst that seems so wasteful of ammo. Sure the L85 is heavier, but you're a man and can get used to the weight
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06-04-2006, 07:16 AM	#154
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