Top 10 Best Assault Rifles

It may be just a battle rifle to some people, but it's the smallest weapons that make the biggest difference. The AK shows up in virtually every conflict worldwide. AK-47s have been driven over by tanks, filled with mud and water, abused to where they're covered with rust, AND THEY STILL WORK. They require very little cleaning too. No weapon has ever caused more death. They'll be around when all of us are long dead. If any weapon deserves to be known as the best weapon in the world, let alone best assault rifle, it is the AK47.

The AK-47 is THE premier assault rifle in the world, and it probably will be until the world ends. It has amazing reliability, throw it down a well, then drive over it with a tank and it will still work. And Its accuracy isn't AS bad as people have been saying, a trained operator can hit a man sized target at about 440 yds. (I would know) Also the round has MORE kinetic energy than a 5.56.

By far the AK47 is the best assault weapon. I would take the AK47 any place in the world with a back pack full of loaded magazines and feel safe. The AK47 is built to withstand the worst possible conditions. Unlike our foolish M16s the AK47 is not prone to stove pipe jams that cost our troops lives all the time since the vietnam conflict till the present day. If you are firing a lot of rounds the AK47 just says feed me more. I tried to kill one of my cheap romanian variants and after 900 fast fire rounds the the front hand grip just caught on fire and I ran out of bullets. If I had a pot holder and some more bullits I would bet anything it would keep firing till the barrel melted off. It has a large trigger guard to allow winter gloves. The AK47 has an easy to use selector switch for full semi and safe. The AK47 has quick and easy sights that almost beg to be put on target when you sight down the rifle. Do to how simple the design is it comes apart easy and anyone with basic life skills can figure out how to use one within minutes of picking one up. I stand behind my vote that the AK47 is the best assault weapon because it has killed more people then any other firearm. I love you AK47 thanks to Russia for having good vodka and the best damn gun for killing.

Amazing how many of you guys think you're weapons experts because you play video games and look at the Internet. I currently have a SCAR 16S and 17S. While somewhat different than the military counterparts(the mk16 and mk17) the civilian version is just as good without automatic fire. The reliability, easy of use, and performance of this weapon make it the best weapons platform availible in today's market hands down. Being a former operator, I've had the pleasure of using multiple weapons systems and can tell you first hand that the AR, while a decent weapon, is a compromise. It falls short, period. The AK is a much better weapon. It offers expansion at minimal penetration, can go through hell and still work, and parts are everywhere. The ACR is garbage. If Remington made it, it'd be a fine weapon, but bushmaster has effectively killed it. Oh yeah, the ACR is not the official replacemt to the m4. The colt m4 is still being used. SOCOM has put the SCAR H into use and if the operator wants, they can get the L.

Basiically, the AK was the weapon of its time. That time has passed, but the new champ is the FN SCAR. The m16, m4, and everything else inbetween is and always has been a compromise. In function and form..22 caliber has no business on a battlefield unless it's suppressive fire. That's what the 5.56 is...A.22.

Should be at the top of the list. Heavy round, effective range is broader, extremely accurate, light for it's caliber, and the recoil is light and flat.

It also is an easy field strip.

Well you really have to look at the purpose of the rifle. How are you planning on using it? Hard or soft targets? At what range do you expect you may need to shoot? I have owned a handful of these rifles in this pole and hands down the Scar 17 takes the cake in my opinion. I have Personallty gotten sub MOA accuracy out of it. There is an ever increasing parts availability for it as well. Check High desert dogs web page. Conversion kits to 5.56 7.62 X 39 and a miriad of other calabers. The piston system in this rifle is like none that I have ever seen. The Bolt carrier group seems bombproof as well. The G36C has a similar bolt carrier group... The rifle breaks down in 2 minutes flat. Easy to work on and clean. Tough rifle that is being fielded by the operators. Some of your guys have it right- the AK47 and M16's times have come and gone. Yeah they will do the job if needed but that doesn't make them the best now does it. Before you argue perhaps you should pick one of these up and study it physically for form and function rather than reading about it on the internet. For your FAL guys sure its a fine rifle but the Scar is its modern replacement.

Extremely accurate.. Low recoil. Easily customizable. Top 2 easy.

It is extremely accurate, and can be customized to fire any round. It is the official replace for the M4 so it must be good!

Best gun no doubt, accurate low recoil and it will work with almost any assault rifle round

How is this not the top one? The AK-47 is unaccurate while this thing is targeting. This runs off a piston system while the m16 runs off a gas system and jams or breaks every 30 seconds becuase of it. This shoot ss at 900 rounds per minute while the Kalashnikov and the AR 15 shoot at 600. This can shoot under water, buried in sand or drenched in thick mud. Try any of these three things with another rifle and the gun goes kaboom with the receiver stabbed in your eye. If it overheats, just pop it open, hand the heating rod to someone and it will be ice cold. This weapon cannot break unless parts are removed.

HK 416 is being widely tested and can be considered as the best assault rifle available.
It is more accurate than an AK and more reliable than a M4.
It has been tested in water, mud, sand and horribly abused. The results were surprising:MORE RELIABLE THAN AN AK!

The Hk416 is by far the best assault rifle ever based on accuracy, controllability, reliability, and weight/ transportability.

The M16 is the best rifle, no doubt. The AK47 is nowhere near the top spot and I can prove it. The M16 is lighter than the AK47, so you can carry more ammunition. The M16 has a higher rate of fire (950 rpm) than the AK47(600 rpm), so you can get more lead down range and you have a better chance of getting the enemy. The M16 has much higher range, as you are able to hit a point/bullseye target at 1804 feet (550 m), while an AK47 cannot hit an area target at 330 feet (100 m). This was proven in the Youtube video called " AK47 vs M16 Part 1". Also the M16 is has very low recoil, while the AK47 kicks like a mule. The only advantages the AK47 has are lesser jamming and power. However, the M16 is very close to these two advantages, as it's hard to jam and has a much faster bullet (indicating power) so it is still reliable in both situations. There is no possible way an AK47 is better than this.

The M16 is the best assault rifle. AK47 doesn't deserve the title because: M16 rifle= 8.79 lbs(loaded) AK47 rifle= 11.5 lbs (loaded) (Weight) M16 rifle= 700-950 rounds per min AK47 rifle= 600 rounds per min M16 rifle=(point/area)1,804-2,624 ft(550-800 meters) AK47 rifle= 1,312 ft (400 meters) (effective range) M16 rifle= 3,110 ft/s (948 m/s) AK47 rifle= 2,358 ft/s (715 m/s) (muzzle velocity) M16 rifle= 4.3 in (11 cm) away from point AK47 rifle= 5.9 (15 cm) inches away from point (accuracy from 100 yards) M16 rifle= 15 in (38 cm) AK47 rifle 26 in (66 cm) (penetration of bullet through ballistic Gelatin) Even though M16 has lower penetration, this makes the gun very easy to handle that a child of 12 years old can easily handle it. This explains the low accuracy of the AK47 since it's hard to operate. The M16 is way better than AK47 and deserves #1 place.

The M-16 works great in a battle. It does need cleaning like all guns do (other than AK's I guess) but you clean your gun between battles. The m16 is light and easy to carry 99% of the time your lugging this thing around... It's also accurate so you can hit what your shooting at... Not just spray bullets like the AK... And my real reason for voting for the M16... The AK does not fit comfortable for me to shoot.. It's the most uncomfortable piece of junk I've ever shot.. I have to pull the little stock ( made for little people? ) right up to my face then the shells almost hit me in the face when they come out. The sights are not as nice as the M16... I bought the AR15 $1600 triple the money an ak costs... But I wanted a gun that was fun to shoot... Not something that is built to just spray bullets

Looks Cool
Very Accurate
And gets the Job Done

This gun is as robust as the AK-47. It can fire straight out of water or mud, it won't quit on you.

It's more accurate than the M-16/AR-15 series.

It's lighter than most the other guns on the list.

It's ambidextrous. It can be field stripped in under 2 minutes with no tools.

It has several different sights built into it for different ranges.

AK-47 is old and outdated and is definitely one of the worst weapons on here. For those who don't know the AK-47s. 30 round is actually weaker than the NATO 5.56 mm. It's bigger but the 5.56mm flies faster and transfers more energy to the target when it hits. So much so that it actually shatters into dozens of pieces in side the target. So it's actually more powerful than the AK-47 as well.

Sorry guys but this is the best one. It's even been tested in comparisons with the M-16 and AK-47 and came up on top in every different test.

SCAR and F2000 are in the running for 2nd and 3rd. All of the other ones are outdated though and can't compete with these more modern weapons.

Can fire directly out from water, never jams in dirty environment, lightweight you can carry easy, reliable than AR15 platform, and lightyears moderner than AK47...

This should be 1st. Not to sound like a teenie bopper, but ak is overrated and yes reliable, but way to heavy and not accurate. Besides its made almost all the time out of wood, which is once again heavy and expensive with a lot of time to make. It's time new technology came in this world, the Styer AUG is exactly that. Light, tough exterior wich is cheaper than wood and made with ease. There is also not a bunch of metal pipes going every where like the ak. It also comes in different sizes for different area missions. Powerful caliber sizes pack a punch like the ak and more. But out of all things it's reliable because Austria and Germany designed it.

The Steyr AUG offers different variants and the ability to field strip easily
as well as change the barrel, the aug also has a trigger guard that can fit a glove for arctic combat, it also has a bullpup config. , which most countries (ex. France, UK, Etc. ) have adopted for the standard arm.

The AUG is great not only because of the bullpup config. But because of its ability to adapt, it can swap barrels to change from a marksman rifle to a support machine gun, and the caliber (5.56 x 45) is not a bad round, seeing as the Russians copied it in the ak-74.

The M4a1, I try to avoid it whenever I can. Let's run over things people say about it.

#1: It's accurate. So, exactly how often can you exploit that accuracy. War ain't a bench rest precision shooting competition. I've never run into a person who could use the fantastic AR accuracy in combat while running and gunning against other moving infantry. Shooting machine gunners and snipers doesn't count; they're stationary targets!

#2: It's customisable. And the AK isn't? I can put a grenade launcher and an optic and a bayonet on my AK. What else do you want; a pizzeria?

#3: Navy SEALS use it. Here's a dirty little secret: the SEALS and all other such guys do have choice when picking arms. They can have pretty much just about anything you could ask for. However, if they pick anything other than an M4, then the guy has to pay for it out of his own personal pocket. ALso, the military won't supply anything other than 5.56 ammo. So good luck if you picked something different.

#4: 5.56 is lethal enough. No, it's not. It's great when everything goes right in terms of fragmentation, velocity, range, cover, body armor, etc, but now when things go wrong.

Why does everybody loves ak-47. Yes it is true the ak-47 has better ammo but m4a1 is much more accurcy than ak-47. The true world is not like video games after one or two bullet the guy is down, so we don't need so much power. Now lets compare ak-47 and m4a1. Accurcy m4a1 win, power ak-47 win, rate of fire m4a1 win, range m4a1 win, maintenance ak-47 win, cost ak-47 wins. And if ak-47 is so good why does Navy Seals one of the greatest commando in the world use m4a1 and not ak-47, we can buy a ak-47 300$ and just an a good m4a1 airsoft is 600$ it will be a big save of money. The people who loves so much ak-47 are people that loves ak in Call of Duty or other video games or just know ak becuse it is one of the true good gun that was made. The Cold War is finish ak-47 sucks even Russia remplace it.

The ak-47 can not be broken and doesn't jam but the m4 is a lot more accurate. It can fit tons of attachments easier than ak. Grenade launcher red dot

This is a standard, miltary gun. Next to the M-16 it's one of the recommended guns. It's a good looking gun with a high fire rate. At 30 shots a mag I could take out the russian army alone... If they didn't shoot back

A good gun, all together. It's accuracy is pretty deadly, and most all special operations groups use them as a main choice of weaponry. They've also made a big impact throughout many video-games, being the "good-guy gun". Its "older brother" the M16, was used through many wars before degrading into the M4, which I s a lighter and more compact weapon, basically a smaller and lighter M16.

This Lightweight 5.56x45mm weapon is amazing in all categories except for the reliability in the lower receiver. The stopping power is great, as the 5.56 round tumbles bringing good results.

Supposed to take over from the m4, as reliable as a AK, more accurate than the HK416, as light as a submachine gun, I mean you seriously can't get any better than that, like come on, this should be number 1, what do you guys know about guns. You guys are way better than that! This is the best rifle on the frigging market

Even though its only a prototype its still highly acurate and high rate of fire means its great in a firefigh. I would give it a 9 out of 10 and I would also rank it over the AK-47

Too bad it never go into production :(

it barrel is longer than mostly every weapon because of its bult up designe making it a very accurate rifle pluse its rate of fire and shortness helps it in CQB battles and you can add any atchment I would give the famas an 9 out of 10

Best assault rifle ever made! Try it!

Pretty high accuracy and a good 3 round burst. Low damage. But does that job fast and it is a great gun for less recoil then the ak-47.

Standard assault rifle for the us military today, it beats the ak by a lot in accuracy, and its nifty 3 round burst is quite effective.

Durable, highly accurate weapon, and with the new stock you can fit all the fancy attachments you please. Plus it fires the 7.62 nato, the best assault rifle cartridge of all time

In usmc used both m16 and m14 no contest accuracy stopping power seldom jams m14 all the way

Durable, Accurate, and deadly. Plus, it's even legal in California!

The Kalashnikov action with outstanding Israeli engineering is like taking the best features of the AKM and the Armalite systems and putting them together. Its the Reeses peanut butter cup of military firearms.

I own a 223 galil since 93 and have put way over thousands of rounds with no jams most accurate rife I've ever owned m16 was a jammer so was the ar15 the hk93 was lighter but when shooting in extreme cold [-10] it started to jam but the galil kept going

The AK-47 is number one, but this is an AK-47 successor. All the reliability of the AK, but with the accuracy of a NATO rifle. Deserves more than tenth spot.

Better accuracy than the AK47, it isn't popularized by media as much so not many people can tell the difference between rounds. It has a lower power round that has much less recoil and a muzzle brake to minimize it further. Still as reliable.

Also known as the AK-47's underrated little brother, the AK-74 has the same design but with a skeleton butt that can possibly fold down, if you want it to of course.

The AK-47 can't be compared with the M16A4, wha about the AK74?

"Rolex AK" Not so much the 552 but it's replacement the 553 and including the 550 and 551 Many HK enthusiasts will even refer to Swiss arms rifles as being built by the gods. Even the flash hider is milled into the barrel on the 551! With ilaflon coated steel the gun is almost indestructible, unfortunately in this world of everyone owning an m4 or AK these are overlooked. The Swiss arms guns are ment to last a lifetime with barrel life lasting over 60,000 plus rounds think "steel bristle" cleaning kit! Built in tritium sights. Also it is derived from an AK so you can expect near AK reliability very easy to clean, no tools required.
The down side. Not many records of combat usage also very heavy for an assault rifle.

Used by the Navy SEALS, it has and incredible firing rate, extremely accurate, and very good for close quarter combat. Despite it's name, this gun is outstaanding.

I used to be a assault rifle tester for the military and the best assault that I've ever tested before is the Car-15. It is so much better than Ak-47, or any of the FN type guns. The only gun that even comes close to this gun is the M4 but, the Car-15 is amazing. It's accuracy is phenomenal and has an outstanding rate of fire. I can't believe this is ranked no. 17!

Car-15 is an amazing gun. I used to own one before I sold it to my buddy, anyway it has an amazing firing rate and accuracy. I don't know why all special ops teams use this gun. Props to whoever posted this:)

Russian assault rifle with extremely accurate two-burst function, so precise with next-gen technology Russia does not export it too any other country.

There is a reason why the spetsnaz use this. Downside is it takes some training to use effectively.

As accurate as a swiss watch. The 5.6 cal version (Swiss army version) is much more accurate than the 5.56 version (NATO version). They even make a sniper version of this gun. Very good long range assault rifle. There are carabine versions for CQB.

If you think I am wrong you have never had a SIG.

Best of both worlds. Accuracy of the M4/M16 platform but with the reliability of an AK. No gas fouling in like the M4 but also lacking barrel whip found with the AK's.

Extremely accurate, cleaning is an option, take m16 mags (any kind) will shoot any brand of ammo without jamming, has 4 position on the piston; closed (will not eject the brass real quite when using a suppressor) normal, suppressed, and adverse (when you might have to shoot 1000 rounds). Has a cold hammer forged barrel that will last 20,000 rounds of non-steel core 10,000 rounds of steel core. Just a great gun.

Out of all my guns this is the best in all areas. It is a little heavy but it does everything very well...

Chinese: 95式自动步枪. Highly accurate, shoots in all temperatures -50 to 100 C. Is said to be very reliable, although this seems suspicious, since this gun has so many parts. I personally have never handled one of these but my friend has, and he says its ok.

Classic. Accuracy you can trust and versatile range of options accesories, and ctually quite relible.

Best rifle of all time

It will take some time to prove it
Cuse it is going in devlopment stage
By indian
And every one know that how lethal weapons can indian made

Tell us more about this..

My favrt its a best because during kargil war this rifle helped indian to win

Certainly the most accurate weapon in the world but is also much more practicle for close urban and house to house warfare. The A2 is far more reliable than its predecessor and is also one of the most expensive rifles to produce. This is one of my favourite weapons that I have ever fired (my favourite being the Lee Enfield).

The reliability of the a1 gave this rifle a bad name but those who have shot it will be astounded at its sheer accuracy, that pretty much leaves every other assault weapon standing(fact) but I would not like to pay for my own one. Ha ha but makes a lot of other weapons feel cheap in comparison. Even the LSW is more accurate than most on this page.

Used this rifle many times without problems, downside is its quite heavy...4.98kgs(11.0lbs) with full mag and SUSAT fitted, a rifle proven to work in all conditions througout the work

Probably the most innovative AR since the AK, it uses caseless ammunition and was the first and best to do so.

How on earth is this on no 27! Should've easily been in the top 10, this is the daddy of all assault rifles.

Don't forget the very first assault rifle of this world, the AK-47 is a direct copy of this baby just as reliable an same capacity only superior German design

This is easily one of the most innovative weapons of all time. If Germany had this earlier on the war they may have won, or at least done more damage.

Serbia for the win

Also called as Rich mans AK-47.

In really cold enviroment this would be your choise.

Its really RK 95 tp
And G^^G has made an airsoft copy of the

- Very low recoil! Very good weapon. Best rifle in my opinion

Extremely reliable and accurate at full auto.

This should be the new favorite of all. Gas piston type, low recoil. Very accurate, no jamming. The US SWAT find this assault rifle as the best they have ever seen for a long time.

It has a hard hitting 7.62x51mm rifle round that can punch through most body armor! I wouldn' recommend fully automatic though because of extremely high recoil. But as a designated Marksman Rifle nothing beats it! :D

M14 fired a better round 7.6x51 was a dependable platform and all around most dependable and most accurate by far.

Accurate, beautiful and reliable.

The serbian version of kalashnikov
Its better then all of the weapons above look it up

Like the SG550 but with wider range and more stopping power, because it uses the 7.62x51 NATO round
It' accuracy makes it almost a sniper Rifle,
It comes with a long and a short barrel

A shorter version of the AK5 which is a modified FN FNC that has been rebuilt and reinforced to be able to handle the extreme Swedish climate. It is very rugged and very accurate but is as a result a bit heavier than a M16.

Rapid fire low accuracy and even better a cheap gun

Great and Powerful Special Forces Pistol

The full metal version of the AK-47

Extreme practic, long range 7.62x51mm, good looking, lot of countries still use it like mexico, it is the main weapon in mexican drug war.
a gun that still win wars even with 50 years old.

Great weapon, reliable, accurate, and hard hitting due to its 7.62 caliber.
Actually own one just before ban in 1984. Many countries today use it due to its reliability and hard hitting, most found in civil wars or hands of rebel forces.

Firing 308 Winchester (also known as the 7.62*51, this weapon is the perfect balance of power, weight, accuracy and range. It's not as reliable as its kalishnikov counterparts, but that's not saying much, not many guns R. It has an effective range of 800 meters, and can be equipped with a scope to serve as a sniper weapon. It's well balanced and incredibly accurate. Also, it is more controllable in automatic fire than an AK is. G3 is the best assault rifle in the world, bar none.

Pindad SS2 is the work Pindad corporation, SS2 is the revolution of the First Pindad assaul rifleSS1 assault rifle, the SS2 design is a combination of mechanisms of an AK-47 and M16 basically, and then make SS2 a weapon that is reliable and ergonomic, especially for Indonesian army. SS2 best rifle ever to win the competition in the ASEAN. SS2 is a masterpiece of the Indonesian nation.
SS2 consists of several variants, CQB, CQT, Sharpshoter, until Marksmen rifle, 5.56mm NATO caliber is a good standard. Because it has a high level of ballistic capability.

Proud of nation. Indonesian special forces owned, best range in air sea and combat in term ability as well durability. I have brother in special force which told about ak47 nor m16 comparable to this

BEST RIFLE IN THE WORLD

Light, reliable, accurate
A weapon of choice if you are a foot soldier going into heavy combats

Cross between the m16 and ak47 best of both worlds reliable and accurate

At the end of the day a sks is cheaper and more available. Most people don't like them based the 10 round capacity, undetachable magizine which you need stripper clips for. Now you can find fixed 20-30 round set ups made for a sks ammo ports. Just as durable as a ak47, shooting the same cal, longer barral. Strippers are only about a dollar(sorry... Not the ones your thinking about)laugh out loud!

You just can't kill it!

SKS the predesesor to the AK47, milled receivers, reliable, easy to accessorize and inexpensive to fire