Perfect example;
VSR-10 shooting 1.65j with .30s
12" grouping at 260ft, dead silent from 10ft
MK18 shooting 1.6j with .30s
12" grouping at 260ft, semi-auto, loud
M14 socom with suppressor
shooting 1.55j with .30s, semi auto, dead silent from 20ft
Like I said, the only benefit to bolt action is to get in a higher muzzle energy to run heavy rounds and shoot farther. But within typically 250ft, it's a level playing field against everyone else with a properly upgraded AEG.
So below 250ft, it's a handicap. But handicaps are fun. I'm just in the process of building my own M24 right now.
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