What ammo does the C7 use?
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What ammo does the C7 use?
NATO 5.56×45 mm ammunition
The C7 is a gas operated, selective fire weapon. It is chambered for a standard NATO 5.56×45 mm ammunition.
Is the C7A2 good?
The C7A2 is a versatile close-to-medium range assault rifle, but unlike the M16A3, the C7A2 trades better long range damage and better penetration for better accuracy and reload times which make it more ideal in certain close-quarters-combat (CQC) scenarios but also medium-ranged engagements.
What caliber is a C8?
5.56×45 mm NATO
This carbine comes with a 368 mm (14.5″) barrel, versus 508 mm (20″) barrel typically seen on the C7 assault rifle. As a result the C8 is more comfortable to carry and to use than the C7….Carbine.
| Country of origin | Canada |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.56×45 mm NATO |
| Weight (unloaded) | ~ 2.5 kg |
| Length | ~ 840 mm |
| Length (with folded stock) | ~ 760 mm |
Is the C7 better than M16?
The only difference between the M16 and the C7 is the front barrel. He also told me that Cold bought Diemaco so the newer C7’s are made almost entirely of colt parts and you could just as well call them Colt C7’s.
Is the C7A2 full auto?
Like the M16A1 and M16A3, the C7 has both semi-automatic and fully automatic fire modes. The C7 also features the structural strengthening, spent case deflector, improved handguards, and longer stock developed for the M16A2.
What will replace the C7 rifle?
Objective. The Assault Rifle Project will replace the C7/C8 for the fighting echelon of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Who makes the C7A2 rifle?
Colt Canada C7
| Colt Canada C7 | |
|---|---|
| No. built | 200,000+ |
| Variants | C7, C7A1, C7A2, C8 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) (unloaded) 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) (with 30-round magazine) |
What is Canada’s military rifle?
C7A2 5.56-mm Automatic Rifle Capable of single or automatic fire, the C7A2 automatic rifle is the personal weapon used by the Canadian Armed Forces.
