M16 Maintenance Manual TM9-1005-319-23.pdf - CombatRifle.net

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42
1-10. EQUIPMENT DATA (CONT).
US CUSTOMARY
METRIC
Maximum rate of fire:
Semiautomatic......................................................... 45 rds/m
Burst ........................................................................ 90 rds/m
Sustained rate of fire ............................................... 12/15 rds/m
Maximum range....................................................... 3,938 yards Approximately
3,600 meters
Maximum effective range:
Individual/point targets (Carbine)............................. 547 yards 500 meters
Individual/point targets (Rifle) .................................. 602 yards 550 meters
Area targets (Carbine) ............................................. 650 yards 600 meters
Area targets (Rifle) .................................................. 875 yards 800 meters
Section III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
1-11. GENERAL. The 5.56mm M16A2 and M4/M4A1 carbine:
a. Is gas-operated. It fires in either the semiautomatic or burst mode.
b. Has positive locking of the bolt. Firing pin is part of the bolt carrier assembly and cannot strike the primer until
the bolt assembly is fully locked.
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