Characteristics
The M16 Service Rifle is characterized by the acronym LMGAS: lightweight, magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder fired weapon

Weight
Rifle w/o Magzine: 7 lbs 8 oz
Magazine 30 Rounds: 1 lb 1 oz
Bayonet with Scabbard: 15.5 oz
Sling: 4 oz

Rates of Fire
Cyclic Rate of Fire: Approx. 700-900 rds/min
Max Rate of Fire
Semi: 45 rds/min
Burst: 90 rds/min
Sustained Rate of Fire: 12-15 rds/min

Ranges
Max range: 3600 meters
Max Effective Range:
Individual/Point Target: 550 meters
Area Target: 800 meters

Cycle of Operation
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking
Feeding
Chambering
Locking

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