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mjwalshe
on Jan 15, 2012
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Military technology: Magic bullets
Well a "better" rifle allows you to engage at longer range Fireteams tend to have designated marksmen with Battle Rifles these days.
Also a better rifel is less prone to jamming (this is why SF's prefer the piston version of the M4)
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Also a better rifel is less prone to jamming (this is why SF's prefer the piston version of the M4)