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Types of Guns You Are Likely to Encounter at a Machine Gun Shooting Range

Author: America Machinegun
by America Machinegun
Posted: May 09, 2016

If you have always wanted to shoot machine guns, there is some good news. There are shooting ranges that you can specifically go to shoot machine guns. The legalities about owning your own machine gun can be complex and confusing, and not to mention expensive, renting a machine gun at a range may be your only option. With that said, there are a few options that you can expect to see at any good machine gun shooting Orlando range.

Machine Guns to Choose From

The Kalashnikov, more commonly known as the AK 47 is an automatic and semi-automatic gas operated assault rifle. It was developed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the Soviet Union, and has gained a reputation for reliability. The Kalashnikov is 35 inches long, weighs 717 Lbs and holds a 25 round magazine. The assault rifle can fire 600 rounds per minute.

The HK G36K is a popular choice for assault rifle and was developed in Germany in the 1990s. It was developed by Heckler & Koch to replace the 7.62mm G3 battle rifle which was heavier and cumbersome. The rifle is 39.3 inches long, weighs 7.49 lbs and holds a 25 round magazine.

The M2 Carbine is capable of firing 850 rounds per minute and holds a 15 round magazine. It weights 5.2 lbs and measures 35.6 inches in length.

The FN SCAR was designed by FN Herstal in Belgium for the Untied States Special Operations Command. The acronym SCAR stands for Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle. This is a modular rifle that has a semi automatic rate of firing. It ways 9 lbs and is 39 inches in length. The rifle holds a 25 round magazine.

The SOCOM M14 is a selective fire automatic rifle and widely considered to be the official United States rifle. The rifle is still in use in all branches of the US military although in limited service. It is mostly used by honor guards, drill teams, color guards and ceremonial guards in military ceremonies and as a competition weapon. The M25 and M21 sniper rifles are inspired by the M14. The gun holds a 20 round magazine, weighs 10.7 lbs and is 44.3 inches long.

There are plenty of more options to choose from as long as you go to a good range. If you are looking to shoot machine gun in Orlando and you don’t know which one to pick, a professional at the range can help to guide you through the options to choose one.

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