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Is the SA80 reliable?
To be fair, some British soldiers say the L85A2 — the most recent incarnation of the SA80 assault rifle — is reliable most of the time. Still, past versions of the SA80 were notorious for their stoppages, particularly in harsh environments found on a typical battlefield.
What rifle did the British Army use before the SA80?
The SA80 family originally consisted of the L85A1 Rifle, the L86A1 Light Support Weapon (LSW), and L98A1 Cadet GP Rifle. The first weapons were issued in October 1985. The SA80 family was designed and produced by the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock.
What is the effective range of the SA80 rifle?
300-1200m
| SA80 | |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity | 930–940 m/s (3,100–3,100 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300-1200m depending on weapon on usage |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine 30-round detachable polymer Magpul EMAG |
| Sights | Telescopic SUSAT, ACOG and ELCAN LDS scopes, aperture iron sights |
Is there a civilian version of the SA80?
Non-select fire models of the SA80 were never made for the civilian market. That is a negative. Non-select fire models of the SA80 were never made for the civilian market.
Is the British Army replacing the SA80?
The British Army is planning to replace its L85A3 5.56mm assault rifles starting in 2025. The L85 is a variant of the SA80, a British-made 5.56mm NATO caliber bullpup assault rifle that has been used by the British Armed Forces since 1987.
How accurate is a Baker rifle?
Riflemen also used specially made moving targets to increase their proficiency in hitting moving soldiers at range. Whereas the Baker Rifle could achieve an average accuracy of 1 in 20 shots hitting the target, in the field this compared to 1 in 200 for the musket.
How accurate is the SA80?
The L85A2 has achieved an average reliability rate of 25,200 mean rounds between failure, and the L86A2 achieved 12,897 mean rounds between failures. Both weapons have higher reliability rates in cold/dry, temperate, and hot/wet conditions (over 31,500 MRBF for L85A2), but lower rates in hot/dry environments.
Can I buy an SA80?
For one, the SA-80 is a true assault rifle and as such is not legal in the civilian market, and it is not a popular design even for the military.