Which KAC rifle would you (hypothetically) equip every US infantry rifleman with?

[BallisticHarmony]

This is assuming that all of the logistics, retraining, and of course budget issues have already been taken care of. Fresh slate for a new standard infantry rifle. This acquisition is with the long term in mind, meaning that it would need to perform adequately in any environment or future war zone.

Which optic would you equip it with? What other attachments would you want as part of the package? Any thoughts based on combat experience are of course much appreciated.

11.5" SR-16 Mod 2 CQB

14.5" SR-16 Mod 2

16" SR-15 Mod 2

18" SR-15 Mod 2 LPR

9.5" SR-30

9.5" SR-30 DSR

14.5" SR-25 CC

16" M110K2 (CC)

16" M110K3 (PC)

14.5" M110K5 (DSR)

[hotrodder636]

Went with the 11.5”. I would put a T2 on it and supress. Great overall size with acceptable ballistics for a 5.56 gun at 11.5”. While i love my SR15, having this system in an SBR would be excellent.

Upon reading the entire question...this is for infantry...I would defer to the below length...it would be better suited for general use.

[Furbyballer]

Sr 16 14.5in with NF atacr 1-8, sf 1500 lumen scout light, and mawl da. Top it off with a kac qdc cqb can. Pefect set up from 0 to 700 with ease.

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[Coal Dragger]

Well I was going to go with a 14.5” or 16” SR-16 (depending on ammo used and desired MV), and pretty much everything Furryballer just said. So I’ll just go with what furryballer said.

[ABNAK]

Well I was going to go with a 14.5” or 16” SR-16 (depending on ammo used and desired MV), and pretty much everything Furryballer just said. So I’ll just go with what furryballer said.

I would have to go with 14.5" or 16", with 16" being the one I'd lean towards. I don't see a reason to equip Infantry with 11.5" barrels, especially given the gamut of environments (and the subsequent ranges needed for each) that regular grunts could encounter.

[Serious Account]

Sorry for being off topic but are there any real world data of the SR-16 performance on the field? I don't know of any major military organization officially adopted the SR-16.

[Furbyballer]

Sorry for being off topic but are there any real world data of the SR-16 performance on the field? I don't know of any major military organization officially adopted the SR-16.

Not a mil organization but i can tell you lots of oga use them and the secret service.

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[Wake27]

I’ll never advocate an LPVO for widespread military use. There are far more Soldiers that don’t understand the Aimpoint than those that do, and it really can’t get any easier than a CCO.


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[Coal Dragger]

True, but then again there are plenty of Marines who grasp the concept of an ACOG to good affect. As long as we’re waving magic wands here, I’d make sure Pvt. Snuffy got good range time with really experienced instructors who can actually teach the ins and out of using that LPV optic, along with more solid training in actual rifle marksmanship.

[Pappabear]

I went 16 in SR15. I really like the well hated ACOG with RDS on top or off set. If on top , off set irons. And what other goodies the boys need. Lasers VFG...

After you have everything from 10.3 MK18 to 20 inch SPR, the 16 is a good compromise.

PB