battle rifle
Full-power military firearm
A battle rifle is a military rifle chambering a full-power cartridge, distinguishing it from assault rifles that use intermediate cartridges.
The term typically applies to select-fire rifles developed around World War II and the early Cold War era—the M14, FN FAL, and G3 being classic examples.
Battle rifles offer greater range and stopping power but produce more recoil and weigh more than their assault rifle counterparts.
The designation emerged retroactively as military small arms diversified: The squad carried a mix of assault rifles and a designated marksman with a battle rifle.
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