I Overview
The M16 rifle has a cyclic rate of fire between 700 and 950 rounds per minute, depending on the specific model and variant. [1, 2]
Rates of Fire Breakdown
Cyclic Rate: 700 to 950 rounds per minute (the maximum speed it can cycle mechanically). [1]
Semi-Automatic: 45 to 60 rounds per m...
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