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What Kind of Rifles Did SEALs Use in Pirate Rescues?

The Navy SEAL teams have specialized firearms customized for their specific mission. While involved in actions against the pirates off the Somali Coast, the SEALs successfully used these highly effective weapons.
  1. M4A1 Rifle

    • The M4A1 is a direct descendant of the M-16 rifle and is the standard battle rifle of U.S. forces. The rifle is capable of full automatic fire and chambered for 5.56 mm bullets.

    MK11 Rifle

    • The MK11 rifle is also based on the design of the M-16, this rifle features a telescopic sight and a detachable silencer.

    MK14 Sniper Rifle

    • The MK14 sniper rifle is basically an M-14 rifle modified for sniper use. The rifle is chambered for 7.62 mm and capable of full automatic fire.

    M82A1 Rifle

    • The M82A1 is a 50 caliber semiautomatic sniper rifle manufactured by Barrett Firearms. This rifle fires the same 50 caliber bullets usually used in heavy machine guns.

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