Despite the laundry list of changes, the m16a2 does retain the triedandtrue gasoperated, direct impingement rotating bolt system of the original m16. The fleet marine field manual fmfm 09, firing for the m16a2 rifle 1995. After the vietnam war the us military examined use of their m16 assault. The scan is in jpg files, all the pages are there, you can print as many copies as you need. The m16 rifle, officially designated rifle, caliber 5. Purchased directly from colt, still in original wrapper. What are the 8 steps in the functioning of the m16a2 rifle.
Not as cool as having a stack of originals, but it works. Us marine corps m16a2 rifle manual january 1992 edition. It has been adopted by the us army as a standard rifle in 1967. What is the basic load of amunition for the m16a2 rifle. The m16 rifle came of age in the vietnam war and has been used by the us military in one form or another into oef. Appendix u task directions for data book procedure knowledge mapping. To measure proficiency with the m16a2 service rifle and the m9 service. The eight steps of functioning feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, and cocking begin after the loaded magazine has been inserted into the weapon.
The m16a2 25m zeroing target was made to sight in ar style rifles and the squares are counted for adjusting the sights. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more. The m16a1m16a2 rifle and the m249 were used to neutralize enemy personnel, to suppress enemy fire and observation, and to. From the m16a2 to the m16a4 it gained about another pound. In 1964, the m16 entered american military service and the following year was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the vietnam. When the m16m16a1 become the m16a2 it gained about a pound. M16 rifle series internet movie firearms database guns. Determinants of rifle marksmanship performance dtic. The m4series carbine achieves over 80% commonality with the m16a2 rifle and replaces all m3. The m16a3 is a fully automatic version of the m16a2, and is used by the us navy. The manual would be very useful for high power match competitors. Us navy, marines buy m16 rifles defense industry daily.
The gun features a metal barrel, metal gearbox and gears, and a full stock to fit a large type battery. Record fire scorecard m16a1 and m16a2 rifle marksmanship. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle marksmanship, provides techniques and procedures for marine corps rifle marksmanship. Media in category m16 rifle the following 44 files are in this category, out of 44 total. If you are shooting an ar15 with 80 grain sierra match king bullets, your windage corrections will be different. One of the most remarkable achievements in usmc marksmanship training. The m16a1m16a2 rifle was the most common weapon fired in builtup areas. This is a full scale airsoft version of the m16a2 assault rifle. The bottom of the trigger guard opens to provide access to the trigger.
As the bolt carrier group moves rearward, it engages the buffer assembly and compresses the action spring into the lower receiver extension. Comes with a red dot scope, 10rnd magazine, and a sling. The military m16 and m4 models are manufactured by colts manufacturing company and have been standard issue weapons for united states and nato military forces since the 1960s. Its biggest innovation is replacement of the m16 familys the well known carrying handlesight with the milstd19 picatinny rail that lets troops mount and remove a carrying handle, sights, and other. I didnt copy every data page in the back of the book, just. These weapons are lightweight, gasoperated, aircooled, magazinefed. Its the same book, but the title on the cover states it is to be used with both the m14 and m16 rifles. The m16a4 is the standard rifle of the us marine corps. Remember that any correction chart shown in a military data book is specific to that rifle and ammo. M16a2ar15a2 usmc range data books springfield xd forum. For example, you may be looking at a data book for the m16a2 shooting m855 62 grain ball ammo. Department of the navy headquarters united states marine corps washington, d. Usmc rifle marksmanship data book m14 m16 1172 marksman. Books, training aids, and accurate weapons depict the rifle range.
In bravo two zero the book, andy mcnab calls the m16a2 a 4x4, and the sa80 a rollsroyce. Gordon rottman delivers another great osprey weapon book on the m16 rifle which includes the m4 and other military and police force variants. Colt m16a2 assault rifle m16 colt silenced submachine gun first variant is fitted with m203 and can fire in semiauto, threeround burst, and inaccurately fullauto. Department of the navy headquarters, united states marine corps washington, dc 203800001 23 feb 1999 foreword 1. There are many advanced skills explained in the manual as well. Your durable plastic polycarbonate 3 ring binder will be offered in your choice of black, or tan. Colt m16a2 black rifle upper for sale ultimate firearm.
Fmfm 08, basic marksmanship and fmfm 09, field firing for the m16a2 rifle. The coei bii listings and component hand receipts on are valid for the m16a2 rifle, which is a product improvement of the m16a1 rifle and entered service in 1983. This is a discussion on usmc m16a2 marksmanshipdata book, pdf posted. Usmc marine corps rifle markmanship and data book 1972 edition navmc 42. M16a2 a variant of the previous m16a1, adapted for a new ss109 5. The bottom of the trigger guard opens to provide access to the. These are rare, hard to find uppers that are perfect for your m16. This volume on provides a history of development, use of the weapon and its impact. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data books emilitary manuals. This is a must for all martial artists and anyone wanting to learn the knife throwing techniques of the ninja. Usmc rifle marksmanship data book m14 m16 1172 free download as word doc. The kac m5 ras is a good rail system, but it has been surpassed by much lighter better free float rails.
M16a2ar 15a2 usmc range data books discussion in ar talk started by volksweegle, oct 27, 2012. Double posted here because it took some time and effort to do this, so i hope folks will have a chance to see it. Colt manufacturing and fabrique nationale manufacturing inc. You can choose standard 80 weight executive stock paper or rite in the rain water resistant paper. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Marine corps rifle marksmanship and data book 3574 for u. Us marine corps m16a2 rifle manual by united states.
Steps of functioning m16a1 and m16a2 rifle marksmanship. The m16a2 has, itself, since been replaced by the equallyimproved m16a4 though it still sees widespread circulation in us inventories and her allies the world over. The manual covers all of the fundamentals of marksmanship with the m16a2. Purpose marine corps reference publication mcrp 301a, rifle marksmanship, provides the doctrin e, techni ques, and pro cedures for marine corps rifle marksma nship. This intriguing book focuses on the ninjas techniques and training. M16 rifle with xm203 launcher at the national firearms museum. This assault rifle has a heavier barrel and different rear sight. Adjust the front sight post 1 up or down until the base of the front sight post is flush with the front sight post housing 2. Adjust the elevation knob 3 counterclockwise, as viewed from above, until the rear sight assembly4 rests flush with the carrying handle and the 83 marking is aligned with the index line on the left side of the carrying handle. The m16 model was originally designed as the civilian semiautomatic ar15 by armalite, inc. The marine corps combat marksmanship program has established new rifle qualification. These m16 uppers are the full m16a2 configuration, complete with a2 sights, brass deflector and heavier barrel. Revision of career marksmanship training requirements.
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