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The M14 Infantry Weapon Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the M14's information and statistics.

A multiple-choice quiz by LtGreene. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
LtGreene

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
189,995

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
947

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the new version of the M14? Hint

M16A2

M14A1

M1A

M16

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Question 2 of 10

2. What size bullet does the M14 use (in inches)? Hint

.308

.45

.357

.223

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was not a number that was used for the M14 prototype rifles? Hint

T(est)37

T(est)44

T(est)21

T(est)20

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Question 4 of 10

4. How much ammo did most troops in Vietnam carry for the M14? Hint

110

100

120

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long in centimeters is the M14? Hint

105.32cm

111.12cm

112.12cm

110.11cm

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Question 6 of 10

6. How much did an M14 weigh with an empty magazine weigh? Hint

8.8 lbs

8.7 lbs

8.9 lbs

9.5 lbs

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the bore diameter of an M14? Hint

7.92mm

7.62mm

8.8mm

7.55mm

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the muzzle velocity of an M14? Hint

853 meters per second

855 meters per second

850 meters per second

857 meters per second

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the maximum effective range of an M14? Hint

450 yards

500 yards.

403 yards

850 yards

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the M14A1 called?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the new version of the M14?

Answer: M1A

The M1A has a polymer stock, 10 or 20 round magazine, and modernized muzzle.

2. What size bullet does the M14 use (in inches)?

Answer: .308

.308 is equal to 7.62 x51mm, and .223 is equal to 5.56mm.

3. What was not a number that was used for the M14 prototype rifles?

Answer: T(est)21

The T20 evolved into the T37, to T44, which was redesigned to T44E4 and T44E5.

4. How much ammo did most troops in Vietnam carry for the M14?

Answer: 100

100, 20 loaded, 4 clips. the 7.62mm NATO was heavy. The M16A1 could carry 280 rounds with the same weight.

5. How long in centimeters is the M14?

Answer: 112.12cm

44.14 in inches, barrel length 22 inches, 55.88cm.

6. How much did an M14 weigh with an empty magazine weigh?

Answer: 8.7 lbs

It weighed 11.0 lbs with a full magazine and sling. A full mag, issued in Vietnam, held 20 rounds.

7. What was the bore diameter of an M14?

Answer: 7.62mm

The bullet was 7.62mm, so the bore was too.

8. What is the muzzle velocity of an M14?

Answer: 853 meters per second

2,800 feet per second.

9. What is the maximum effective range of an M14?

Answer: 500 yards.

1503 feet.

10. What was the M14A1 called?

Answer: Squad Automatic Weapon

The same as today's M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.

Source: Author LtGreene

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