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Rifles are the backbone of any military. Infantry carries them, taking objectives and seizing goals. They’ve been the crux of the modern army since their introduction to the battlefield in the 15th ...

Rifles persist decades beyond their design conflicts because reliability and logistics costs outweigh marginal performance gains from newer systems. Ammunition stockpiles, training pipelines, and ...