Is it better to use auto or burst fire?

Neither auto nor burst fire is universally better; the ideal choice depends on the situation, weapon, and skill, with burst fire often balancing control and hit probability (especially for newer users) while full auto excels at close-range suppression but sacrifices accuracy and ammo, with semi-auto generally preferred for precision and conservation.
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What is the difference between burst fire and auto fire?

In automatic, the rifle continues firing as long as you hold the trigger down and there is ammunition in the magazine. In burst mode on an M16A2 or later, as long as there is ammunition in the magazine, when you hold the trigger down it will fire three rounds.
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Is Burst Fire considered fully automatic?

A burst-fire firearm is an "in-between" of fully and semi-automatic firearms, firing a brief continuous "burst" of multiple rounds with each trigger-pull, but then will require a manual re-actuation of the trigger to fire another burst.
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What is the point of burst fire?

The point of burst fire is to balance firepower with control, offering better accuracy and ammo conservation than full-auto while delivering more hits than semi-auto by firing a short, controllable burst (usually 2-3 rounds) with each trigger pull, reducing recoil and preventing wasted shots from inexperienced soldiers. It's a tactical compromise to improve hit probability, manage ammunition, and control weapon climb, making automatic fire more effective for less-trained troops. 
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Do snipers prefer bolt action or semi-auto?

Bolt action rifles are considered to be more accurate. Any motion of the bolt (or any other part of the action) in a semi-auto prior to the bullet leaving the barrel could change your point of impact enough to cause you to miss your target.
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Why do pros not use autosniper?

The one shot potential and repositioning outweighs the spammability of an auto. Also at close range when peoples aim are very good, id much rather have a one shot no scope potential than spamming auto.
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What type of rifle do most snipers prefer?

Snipers use high-precision, long-range rifles like the Accuracy International AXSR, Barrett MRAD, M2010 ESR, M40, and Mk 13, often bolt-action or semi-automatic, chambered in powerful cartridges such as .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, or 7.62x51mm NATO, focusing on extreme accuracy, mobility, and powerful optics for various military and professional roles.
 
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Why is burst fire illegal?

A “multiburst trigger activator” is defined as any device that enables a semiautomatic firearm to discharge two or more shots in a burst or significantly increases its rate of fire. The law aims to restrict accessories that allow semiautomatic firearms to function similarly to heavily regulated automatic weapons.
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Do soldiers ever use full auto?

Yes, soldiers absolutely use full-auto fire, but typically only in specific, high-intensity combat situations like ambushes, room clearing, or overwhelming enemy forces, rather than as a default, as it consumes ammo quickly and reduces accuracy, with burst-fire or semi-auto being preferred for controlled engagement. Full-auto provides suppressive fire to keep enemy heads down and allow for flanking, but burst fire offers a balance of volume and control for most engagements. 
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Do police use full auto?

Yes, some U.S. police departments use {!nav}fully automatic weapons, primarily for specialized units like SWAT or tactical teams, though most patrol officers carry semi-automatic firearms, with some departments having older surplus military full-auto rifles available for special situations, while general patrol rifles are often restricted to semi-automatic. Fully automatic firearms are used for specific tactical needs, but semi-automatic is standard for daily patrol due to better control and precision in most situations, with agencies often opting for {!nav}burst-fire capability or semi-auto only for patrol rifles. 
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What are the disadvantages of burst mode?

You use up more storage. A lot more. If you're using a flash, it may not be able to fire as frequently as the shutter opens, so some images will be underexposed. If it can keep up, it may overheat, and either be disabled by an internal thermal sensor, or be damaged.
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Does the military use a 3 round burst?

For instance, the M16A4 (the standard-issue service rifle of the USMC) has, in addition to the semi-automatic mode, a three-round burst mode, which replaced the fully automatic mode of the previous M16A1 and M16A3 models.
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Why did the MG 42 fire so fast?

The MG42 fired so fast (1200-1600 RPM) due to its efficient roller-locked, recoil-operated system, which cycled extremely quickly, using powerful gas pressure and a short bolt travel for rapid ejection and chambering, combined with a clever, quick-change barrel system to manage the intense heat, allowing for a devastating volume of suppressive fire, earning it nicknames like "Hitler's Buzzsaw".
 
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Why is full auto illegal?

Full-auto (machine guns) aren't entirely illegal in the U.S.; rather, they're heavily restricted under acts like the 1934 National Firearms Act (NFA) and the 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act (FOPA) due to historical gang violence and concerns about military-style firepower, banning new civilian production after 1986 and adding high taxes, registration, and background checks for existing ones, making them rare and expensive. 
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Is AK-47 more powerful than AR-15?

Neither the AK-47 nor the AR-15 is definitively "more powerful"; they offer different strengths: the AK-47's 7.62x39mm round delivers harder hits at closer ranges and excels in rugged reliability, while the AR-15's 5.56x45mm offers flatter trajectory, better accuracy, lighter weight, and superior modularity for accessories, making it more effective at longer distances and easier to customize, but generally needing more maintenance.
 
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What rifle do Navy Seals use now?

The M4A1 carbine is the primary weapon used by SEAL operators. A shorter, more compact version of the M16A2 rifle, it was specially designed for U.S. Special Operations Forces.
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What is the most armed country in the world?

The United States is the most armed country globally, possessing the highest rate of civilian gun ownership (over 120 firearms per 100 people), with more privately-owned firearms than any nation, significantly exceeding its population and even total global military stockpiles. Other countries with high civilian armaments include Yemen, Falkland Islands, and Serbia, but the U.S. leads by a substantial margin, driven by strong gun culture and relatively relaxed laws.
 
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How many rounds can you legally own?

The following states have implemented capacity-based magazine bans: California – 10 rounds, Colorado – 15 rounds, Connecticut – 10 rounds, Hawaii – 10 rounds, Massachusetts – 10 rounds, New York – 10 rounds; New Jersey – 10 rounds (previously restricted to 15 rounds); Vermont – 10 rounds for rifles and 15 rounds for ...
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Is a 3 round burst considered full auto?

Yes, in the U.S. under the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934, a firearm that fires more than one round with a single trigger pull, including 3-round burst, is legally classified as a machine gun, making it an automatic firearm for regulatory purposes, even though it's a controlled form of automatic fire. It's a form of limited automatic fire, designed for tactical efficiency and to prevent ammo waste compared to full auto, but the law sees it as "more than one shot per pull".
 
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Why do snipers use the 308 instead of 30-06?

It is rated 62,000 psi max chamber pressure while the poor 30-06 is saddled with 60,000 psi. That does give the 308 a slight edge in maximizing MV from available powder space, which is about 12 grains less than the 30-06 case can handle.
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What did Chris Kyle use as a sniper rifle?

Chris Kyle, the famed Navy SEAL, primarily used rifles chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, most notably a customized McMillan TAC-338, for his long-range engagements, including his famous record-breaking shot from over 2,000 yards. He also utilized other precision rifles like the Mk 13 Mod 0 (.300 Win Mag) and Mk 11/Mk 12 series for different roles, but the .338 Lapua McMillan became his iconic weapon for extreme distances, known for its accuracy and power.
 
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What rifle do Navy Seal snipers carry?

The U.S. Navy SEALs use a variety of sniper rifles, including the Mk 11 Mod 0 (SR-25-based) for precision semi-auto, the Mk 20 SSR (FN SCAR-H variant) for modern precision, the bolt-action Mk 13 (.300 Win Mag) for long-range, and the M82 (.50 BMG) for extreme range/anti-material, offering flexibility for different missions, from close-quarters precision to long-distance engagements.
 
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