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SNKBYT · 12-02-2008, 07:24 PM

Carbine, 5.56 mm, M4

An M4A1 with SOPMOD package, including Rail Interface System (RIS), flip-up rear sight and Trijicon ACOG 4x.
Type Assault rifle
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 1994–present
Used by US Armed Forces
Wars War in Afghanistan (2001–present), War in Iraq (2003-present)
Production history
Manufacturer Colt Defense
Produced 1994–present
Variants M4A1, CQBR
Specifications
Weight 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) empty
6.9 lb (3.1 kg) with 30 rounds
Length 33 in (838 mm) (stock extended)
29.8 in (757 mm) (stock retracted)
Barrel length 14.5 in (368 mm)

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Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 700–950 round/min cyclic
Muzzle velocity 2,900 ft/s (884 m/s)
Feed system 30 round box magazine or other STANAG Magazines.

12-02-2008, 07:24 PM	#7
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: Lets See Your Hunting Rifles Carbine, 5.56 mm, M4 An M4A1 with SOPMOD package, including Rail Interface System (RIS), flip-up rear sight and Trijicon ACOG 4x. Type Assault rifle Place of origin United States Service history In service 1994–present Used by US Armed Forces Wars War in Afghanistan (2001–present), War in Iraq (2003-present) Production history Manufacturer Colt Defense Produced 1994–present Variants M4A1, CQBR Specifications Weight 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) empty 6.9 lb (3.1 kg) with 30 rounds Length 33 in (838 mm) (stock extended) 29.8 in (757 mm) (stock retracted) Barrel length 14.5 in (368 mm) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt Rate of fire 700–950 round/min cyclic Muzzle velocity 2,900 ft/s (884 m/s) Feed system 30 round box magazine or other STANAG Magazines. __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT" Last edited by SNKBYT; 12-02-2008 at 07:38 PM.