The M16 and the Garand are two completely different firearms. The are made of different materials, work differently, and use different ammo. Please research, reword, and repost your question, or contact me through my message board.
Since US military snipers came before police and civilian (target shooters) snipers; well cover that subject.
1. US snipers prior to WWI were called SHARPSHOOTERS (or Marksmen).
2. After WWI the...
Rifles today are made in many different styles, and have many different parts- far too many to name here. However, in the early days of muzzle loading firearms, there were 3 main components- the...
Depends on your definition of "better". Both rifles have their pros and cons, and each will do what the other one cannot. Briefly, here is the rundown: M-1 Pros: superior range Can be used...