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At that time m16's had just come out and almost everyone had that.(caliber: .223 or 5.56 NATO)

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What was the main rifle used by the US in Vietnam?

M-16


What was the main rifle used in the Vietnam war by The US?

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What rifle was used by the Imperial army in World War 2?

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