Its difficult to pin down what the "best" rifle is as there are too many variables: weight, ergonomics, accuracy, reliability, capacity, cartridge capabilities, etc etc etc ad nauseum. When built by a quality company: the AK47/AKM (in 5.45, 5.56, 7.62x39), AR15 (in 5.56), and FAL (7.62x51) are all the best at one or more of the criteria mentioned above.

At the end of the day, reliability is my first priority.

JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.

I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.