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The M16's of today fire only in short round bursts; about 3 rounds per trigger pull. These weapons were modified after the Vietnam War, when after action reports were studied; they found that men were firing more rounds and hitting the enemy less. Translation: Approximately 3,000 bullets to kill/wound one enemy soldier in Vietnam. Consequently, the US Army decided "to not waste anymore ammo", and modified the M16's for short round bursts; no more "Rock 'n Roll!" All US Military small arms weapons specify how many rounds PER MINUTE a designated weapon will fire. Since no one (other than the factory) can fire a M16 fully sustained for one minute, because no magazine exists that can hold one minutes worth of .223 ammo (5.56mm); during Vietnam...a standard M16 magazine of 20 rounds could be emptied within 3 seconds, on full rock n roll (fully automatic). And be advised, MOST GI's loaded only 18 rds in their magazines, 20 rounds put too much pressure on the magazine spring...and if not used within a period of time...dust, dirt, moisture, etc. all conspired to cause the spring to fail...creating a jam. IF, during a firefight, and ammo was freely being expended, then a full 20 rounds would be charged into the magazine...because the rifle was going to be emptied within seconds anyway (fired).
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What are the rates of fire for an M16?
The M16 assault rifle has a cyclic rate of fire of 700-950 rounds per minute, and 45-60 rounds per minute in semi-automatic fire.
What is the cyclic rate of fire for the m16?
The cyclic rate of fire of the M16 assault rifle is 700-950 rounds per minute.
How many rounds per minute does the m16 fire?
About 650 rounds per minute. You will use up an entire 30-round magazine in just a few seconds of constant trigger pull. That's why M16A2 has only single shot, and 3 round burst switch.
What rounds doess the m16 fire?
The M16 assault rifle is chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATOcartridge. Most can also fire the civilian .223 Remington cartridge.
Semi- automatic rate of fire for the m16?
700 - 900 rounds per minute (cyclic), just like the M16A1, Diemaco C7 and C8, M4A1, etc.
How many rounds is recommended for the 30 round M16 magazine?
30 rounds, However, many soldiers load 29 rounds to reduce the possibility of a first round fail-to-feed.
What is the rpm of an M-16 machine gun?
There is no M-16 machine gun. There is the M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) which fires the same ammo as the M-16 and there is the M-60 Machine gun. The M-60 can fire 550 rounds per minute. The M-249 can fire up to 850 rounds per minute if the barrel is changed out every minute. Actually according to http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m249.htm the m249 can fire up to 1,000 rounds per minute, the new Heckler & Koch XM-8 assault rifle (the future replacement of the M-16) can fire up to 750 rpm, and the M-16 (which does exist; to the person above me) according to http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m16.htm fires 800 rpm.
How much would a airsoft m16 magizine hold?
Many companies sell m16 style magazies. They may be real-cap and have 30 rounds, mid-cap and have 50-100, or hi-cap 300 rounds.
Can a p90 shoot faster than an m16?
Both can go up to about 900 rounds per minute, depending on model. However, MOST P90s have a larger magazine than MOST M-16s, which would increase the EFFECTIVE rate of fire.
How many rounds of bullet does an M16 have?
It depends strictly on the magazine. Some magazines hold 10 rounds, some hold 30 or more.
What different types of rounds does the m16 use?
5.56x45mm NATO
How many rounds did most men in the infantry carry in a box?
They don't carry ammo in boxes. Basic load depends on the weapon system. 210 rounds for the M4 or M16, 600 - 800 rounds for the M249, 800 - 1000 rounds for the M240.
