Request: Mk. 12 SPR

[DeltaStrikeOp]

To each their own. ^_^

The M14 weapons system was revitalized by the Mk. 14 EBR chassis upgrade. Yes, it is an economical upgrade because of the penny-pushers in the US Army, but it does make an obsolete weapons system more modern. Many soldiers complained about how they couldn't mount scopes correctly on the M14. The Mk. 14 EBR chassis remedied that problem. Also, with the logistical problems of getting parts for the M110 SASS in the military (cannibalism is resorted to =( ), the Mk. 14 gives units another way of sending 7.62 NATO to jihadists.

From a physics standpoint, the original M14's action is considerably higher than your shoulder, thus causing recoil forces to go over your shoulder. The Mk.14 EBR follows the originally planned design of the T25 prototype, which was what should have been fielded instead of the final M14 (Think of it like the Vista and W7 debate. Hey, I love both). The Mk. 14's action is in-line with your shoulder, thus reducing the "felt" recoil. I agree, the heavier the firearm, the less felt recoil you're going to have because of the mass of the gun. You do gain accuracy with the Mk. 14 chassis since you don't have the wooden stock warping on you nor having to worry about the bedding, since the op-rod block is attached to the chassis.

I do agree with you about the SCAR-H and FAL being great battle rifles. The SCAR-H brings 7.62 NATO firepower in a package that's around the same size as most assault rifles. The FAL was one of the first true "Black Rifles". So was the HK G3, one of my favorite battle rifles for its ergonomics (MP5 anyone? HK SLAP!), accuracy (Roller-delayed blowback), and weight. AKs are known for their durability, until one jams, then all hell breaks loose. It is not at all a modern rifle, though it pioneered Assault Rifles. You won't see Spetznaz with AKs, you see them with AR-15s.

Again, to each their own =)

The Mk. 12 SPR is awesome, though the Mk.12 SPR won't work wonders. It still is a 5.56 NATO AR-15, albeit with match grade components (barrel, trigger, rifle length gas system), dedicated optics mounts (swan sleeve), and Mk. 262 ammunition (match grade), which raise its "maximum effective range" to around 6-800 meters (apparently). But for ACR, it will be the scoped M16 =D , so it'll do damage. Again, optics are great, and in ACR, the zoom isn't that high, so CQB is manageable. And of course, OPTICS ARE AWESOME! Can't wait for it to be added.