With the high velocity flat trajectory 5.56 mm cartridge one should aim about half way between the enemy’s chin and belt to ...

Fifty years after its official end, the Vietnam War remains one of ... Rifle” and the “Plastic Fantastic.” The M16’s predecessor in U.S. military service, the 7.62x51mm NATO ...

Despite early controversies and setbacks in Vietnam, the M16 proved its worth ... to become the weapon of choice for the entire United States military. However, its adoption wasn’t without ...