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 Janice looked over at her husband. He was craning his neck a little to see over the broken wall while
holding his M16. She looked at him as the memories of old photographs flashed into her head.
The still frames had always remained vivid in her mind. David was only nineteen in 1970. He served
in the Rangers and had seen a lot of fighting in a war no one wanted fought. Thirteen years later he fought
on a small island in the Caribbean and six years later he saw combat again in Central America. The Army
would not even let him retire before sending him to fight one last time in a desert far away.
The photos were different in many ways. In some he wore plain green uniforms in others he wore
camouflage. She often laughed at the camouflage ones with the huge collars; those were the Elvis uniforms.
Sometimes he had a steel helmet on and in others he had a ceramic German style helmet. In a few he was
alone but in many he was part of a group; there were even a few old photos with British soldiers sporting
huge mustaches. Most were taken in good times, but some were taken during harder moments. These were
when he would say he was “earning his paycheck.”
In those photos he always had that expression on his face. It seemed that he was deeply focused yet
aware of everything around him. His eyes always had that same half squint and his cheeks tensed. Despite
the growing lines on his face and graying hair, the expression was the same.
The expression and the rifle. Those hundreds of photos all had that same rifle. The good ones, the tough
ones; it was all the same. That M16 was a permanent fixture in his hands; through thick and thin, good
times and bad.
Sometimes the rifle changed a little. Some had grenade launchers and some had scopes. Sometimes the
scopes were huge, able to see at night, and some were small. At times he even had a flashlight clamped to it
some how. But the basic rifle was always the same. He had carried that rifle and it had carried him. He had
carried that rifle longer than he had carried her.
Janice looked at David again as he stepped back from the shattered wall. His hair was a lot greyer,
the lines on his face were a lot deeper, and his clothes were very different. But his expression was the same.
The expression and the rifle.

M16 Family workshop to assemble a complete rifle from the major

sub-assemblies. This modularity has also spurred the
adoption of many different calibers, from .22 LR for
After more than four decades in service, the practice to various pistol and rifle cartridges intended
M16 family has been the issue rifle of the US Army to fill various tactical, hunting, or competition needs.
longer than any other weapon. Longer than the
revered M1 Garand. Longer than the venerable
M1903 Springfield. And certainly longer than History
its predecessor, the M14. One of the keys to this
longevity, spanning a period during which the US Shortly after the adoption of the M14 in 1957, it
Army has seen multiple replacements for just about became apparent the 7.62x51mm NATO round was
every other piece of equipment, from tanks and APCs too powerful to be controllable under automatic fire
to field uniforms, is the modularity the M16 family from an infantry rifle. This realization led to a re-
displays. It fills roles as diverse as submachine gun examination of the earlier Project SALVO and the
replacement and designated marksman rifle while beginning of the Special Purpose Infantry Weapon
still serving the grunt as his standard infantry rifle. (SPIW) project. Project SALVO investigated various
In addition, in the decades since its military ways to improve the accuracy of infantry fire by
adoption, the M16 has (under its commercial “AR- examining a number of different cartridge concepts.
15” designation) become a common civilian law These included smaller calibers, duplex ammunition
enforcement and sporting arm. It is now widely used (two or more bullets in a single case), and extremely
as a police patrol carbine as well as an entry arm for small sub-caliber flechettes. This led directly to the
SWAT teams. On the sporting side, it has found a beginning of the SPIW project, which was assigned
niche in varmint control and competition shooting. huge resources during the 1960s. The SPIW was
Also, due to the modularity of the the system, it has intended to be a 4.5-kilogram automatic flechette rifle
become a hobbyist project gun, since it requires with an integral 40mm grenade launcher.
few tools beyond those commonly found in a home Parallel to these developments, the Fairchild

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Engine & Aircraft Corporation created their ArmaLite Anatomy
division to develop and market military arms using
modern materials such as plastics and aluminum. One Without getting into too much of the armorer’s
of their engineers, Eugene Stoner, developed the AR- trade, let’s explain. The secret to the M16’s
10, a lightweight rifle built with an aluminum receiver modularity is the combination of its upper and lower
and plastic furniture, to compete in the 7.62x51mm receivers – together, the body of the rifle where most
NATO battle rifle market. However, the AR-10 was of the mechanical bits reside. The lower receiver –
too late to make significant inroads in this market or “lower” for short – includes the fire control group
which, worldwide, largely fell to the FN FAL. Then, (trigger, safety, and associated mechanisms), the
in 1957, the US Continental Army Command asked magazine well, the pistol grip, and the stock and
ArmaLite to develop a small caliber rifle. Eugene its internal recoil buffer mechanism. The upper
Stoner adapted the AR-10 design to fire a modified receiver – usually just “upper” – contains the barrel,
.222 Remington cartridge, the .223 Remington, and the bolt and bolt carrier, the iron sights or optics, and
the AR-15 was born. In 1958 and 1959, the AR-15 was the gas system that operates the rifle’s action. Two
tested alongside the M14 and found to be superior, retaining pins hold these two systems together. A
and the AR-15 was recommended for development to skilled operator can disassemble the rifle and lock a
replace the M14. new upper receiver onto an existing lower receiver
The following year saw the first military orders for in a matter of seconds. Because all of the caliber-
the AR-15, coming from the US Air Force to replace dependent parts (within certain limits, anyway) are
the M2 carbines used by SAC sentries. With the in the upper receiver, this allows for a very rapid
cancellation of M14 production and difficulties in the change of caliber or barrel length or optic systems –
SPIW program, the Army needed an interim rifle and or, with a sufficient budget, all three at once.
ordered the AR-15 as the M-16 rifle. When the SPIW From a legal perspective, the lower is the part
program ultimately failed to meet its objectives, the with a serial number. This means that a shooter can
M16 was formally adopted by the Air Force in 1964 purchase one lower receiver through whatever his
and by the Army (as the M16A1) in 1967. local legal avenue is, then freely buy a different upper
The next major phase of development for the M16 to fit each social occasion. We’ll address this process
began in the 1970s with a new NATO standardization in detail in a few pages.
program to replace 7.62x51mm NATO as the standard
infantry round. This program led to the adoption of the Direct Impingement
Belgian SS109 62-grain bullet, which was heavier than The M16 family is fairly rare among modern
the 55-grain bullet in use in the United States. This infantry rifles in using a direct impingement system
bullet change required modifications to the M16A1s to cycle its action. In an M16, when the rifle fires,
then in service. The result of these modifications a portion of the expanding gases are siphoned off
was the M16A2, with redesigned sights, new barrels and fed back into the bolt carrier. The pressure of
and furniture, and three-round burst capability in these gases pushes the bolt carrier back, ejecting the
place of fully automatic fire. Full deployment of the spent casing and allowing the next round to cycle into
M16A2 followed in the 1980s, with the US Marine the chamber. This is a fairly elegant design from an
Corps adopting the rifle before the Army. In parallel, engineering perspective, but it can lead to problems
needing to replace their C1A1s (license-built FN FALs), with heat management and combustion waste
the Canadian Forces developed in the C7 rifle, which buildup. Over the decades, the M16’s detractors have
closely resembled the M16A3. pointed to its direct impingement (“DI”) system as a
Since the 1990s, the variety of M16 variants in major point of contention.
use has exploded. These specialized variations on the
basic design fill diverse roles. M16-based carbines
replace pistols for officers and other “noncombatant”
The Weapons
servicemen formerly issued sidearms. Precision M16-
based rifles serve as DMRs – Designated Marksman As this entire supplement examining M16-derived
Rifles – for the Army and Marine Corps. The M16’s weapons, we’ve chosen to break down and sort the
heavier parent design, the AR-10, has been resurrected descriptions by a combination of role, chronological
in military service as a semi-automatic sniper rifle and order, and form factor. The weapon tables on the
in the civilian world as a target and hunting weapon in following pages are arranged by our usual conventions
a number of popular calibers. of weapon type and alphabetical order.

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The First: The ArmaLite AR-10 Stage III Quirk: Needy
Quite a few of the weapons presented in
The AR-10 deserves individual mention as
this supplement share the liability of a direct
the original design that spawned the entire M16
impingement gas system. Rather than reprinting
family. Although no major combat force adopted it
the same rules line over and over, we’ll just present
as a service rifle, it remains popular in civilian use.
it here:
Additionally, in the 1990s, the pendulum swung back
As a consequence of its direct impingement
to heavier calibers, leading to several sniper weapons
operating system, this weapon’s base maintenance
built on the M16 platform.
requirement is multiplied by the factor given in the
ArmaLite AR-10A4 “Needy” entry.
After the development of the M16 and its semi-
automatic AR-15 cousin, the AR-10 was generally
perceived as a dead end. Several Third World countries
Basic Black
experimented with license-built production, but The following are the primary service rifles of the
ArmaLite abandoned it by the end of the 1950s. The M16 family that the United States and its allies have
design lay dormant until late 1994, when Eagle Arms adopted for general issue over the years.
began design work to release an AR-10-type weapon. In
1995, the company purchased the rights to the ArmaLite M16A1
name and the AR-10 trademark. The result was the This is the version of the M16 first formally
ArmaLite AR-10A4. Broadly similar to the M16A4, adopted by the US Army. Now out of frontline
only in semi-automatic and chambered for 7.62x51mm service, it can be found in many police armories in the
NATO ammunition, this is a representative sample of the United States, thanks to the Department of Defense’s
current generation of weapons based on the original AR- policy of selling surplus rifles to police agencies
10 design and available from a number of manufacturers. at exceptionally low cost. It’s also prevalent in the
More expensive than similar AR-15 rifles, the AR-10-type militaries of various countries that were aligned with
rifles are not as common as their lighter counterparts the United States in the Cold War. Optimized for the
– but they pack a significantly heavier punch. The AR- original lightweight 5.56mm projectile, a 55-grain
10A4 is available in both rifle and carbine configurations. bullet, it suffers from severely curtailed accuracy
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See if used with heavier modern 62-grain ammunition.
sidebar. The M16A1 is a full-sized rifle with a fixed stock.
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2:See
sidebar.
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Oddball Ammo
1/10: The M16A1 uses an uncommon version
of 5.56x45mm NATO. Only 10% of 5.56x45mm
NATO ammunition found will be compatible. If
incompatible ammunition is used, the M16A1’s range
bands decrease to Gunfighting/Tight.
ArmaLite AR-10(T)
The target/competition version of the AR-10
features a precision barrel and match trigger, providing
improved accuracy at the cost of weight. It’s not as
extreme a modification as the AMU’s National Match
design (see below), but it’s much more practical in
the field. As above, this is an archetypal example
of 7.62x51mm target designs from a variety of M16A2
manufacturers. First developed in the late 1970s through the
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See early 1980s, the M16A2 rifle replaced the M16A1 in
sidebar. US military service. Featuring a slightly heaver, more
durable barrel than the M16A1 and a three-round
burst setting rather than full automatic capability,
this rifle provided the foundation of all subsequent
development of the M16 line. Now largely replaced

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in regular army service by the M16A4 and M4/M4A1, M4/M4A1
it can still be found in Reserve and National Guard Colt began experimenting with carbine versions
units. of the M16 in the 1970s under a variety of model
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See designations. However, these did not meet with
sidebar. widespread acceptance until the 1990s and the
introduction of the M4 carbine. The first M4s were
M16A3/Diemaco C7 basically M16A2s with 14.5” barrels (the M16’s
The M16A3 was produced in very limited standard barrel is 20”) and shorter, adjustable-length
numbers. It was an M16A2 with the trigger group stocks. Their original design intent was to replace
from an M16A1 installed, retaining fully automatic pistols for soldiers who were issued sidearms as their
capability while taking advantage of all the M16A2’s only armament. However, because of their lighter
other refinements. The M16A3’s primary users were weight and shorter overall length, they also became
US Navy SEALs. popular in the special operations community. Most
The Canadian C7 rifle was developed in parallel operators prefer the M4A1, which has a full automatic
to the M16A2 and resembles it very closely. However, trigger rather than the three-round burst of the M4.
like the M16A3, it fires in full automatic rather than After the first order, all M4s were delivered
the M16A2’s three round burst. It was the standard with the same “flat-top” upper receiver as the
rifle of the Canadian Forces and thousands of surplus M16A4, allowing for easy attachment of optics. This
C7 rifles have been provided to the Afghan National configuration is gradually replacing the M16A4 in
Army. Army infantry use, though the transition is far from
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See universal. On the Canadian front, the Diemaco
sidebar. C8A1 is identical to the M4A1. Outside the military
market, ease of handling has made semi-automatic
“M4geries” the most popular member of the M16
family for police and civilian use.
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See
sidebar.

M16A4
The M16A4 came about in the wake of the first
Gulf War, incorporating both lessons learned in the
Middle East and refinements from the civilian sector.
It is essentially an M16A2 with the fixed rear sight
replaced by a rail designed for mounting optics. It is
also often seen with a replacement handguard that
provides this same rail on all four sides, allowing easy Diemaco C7A2
attachment of a multitude of accessories such as laser The Canadian Forces replacement for the C7A1
sights, bipods, and vertical foregrips. In American is based on troops’ experiences in Afghanistan. It
inventory, the M16A4 almost completely replaced the remains a full-length rifle with a 20” barrel, but,
M16A2 by the end of the 2000s. Canada’s Diemaco unlike previous C-series weapons, replaces the fixed
C7A1 is virtually identical to the M16A4, but, again, stock with an M4-style adjustable stock. It also
retains fully automatic capability. features adds rail attachment points on the front
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See sight/gas block, allowing the installation of lights
sidebar. or other designator systems. The adjustable stock
makes the rifle more maneuverable in tight quarters
without the compromises to range imposed by the
shorter barrel of the carbines.
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See
sidebar.

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 To enter the submachine gun market, Colt
modified the M16 platform from a gas-operated rifle
in 5.56x45mm NATO to a blowback-operated 9mm
submachine gun. The upper is based on that of
the M16A1 but has a 10.5”-long barrel. The lower’s
magazine well features an adaptor to allow the use
of modified Uzi submachine gun magazines. Both of
these models have a 10.5” barrel. The RO635 is fully
automatic, whereas the RO639 is limited to three-
Short and Sweet round bursts.

Sometimes even an M4 carbine is too large for a Mark 18 Mod 0 CQBR

specific application. The following truncated M16- ”Mark 18 Mod 0” is the US Navy designation
series weapons address this issue. for the Close Quarters Battle Receiver. This is an
upper receiver intended to replace a standard M4 or
M231 Firing Port Weapon M4A1 upper, providing an even more maneuverable
During the development of the M2 Bradley IFV, rifle for use in tight quarters. It replaces the M4’s
designers wanted to give the mounted infantry the 14.5” barrel with a 10.5” barrel, sacrificing effective
ability to fire through ports in the sides and rear of range for reduced bulk. Its primary users are SEALs
the vehicle. Unlike the Soviet practice of designing and other special operations teams. It (and similar
the firing port to accept the standard infantry rifle, the rifles) are available commercially and other users
United States developed a new weapon based on the include VIP protection details and naval boarding
M16 to fit the ports. The M231 was the result. It has parties.
high parts commonality with the M16, but differs in Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See
several important ways. First, the uppers and lowers sidebar.
for the M231 are not interchangeable with the M16’s.
Second, the M231 is only capable of full automatic fire;
no provision is made for semi-automatic fire. Finally,
the M231 has no sights – infantrymen were intended
to use tracers to walk fire onto their targets.
By the beginning of the 21st century, most of the
firing ports on the Bradleys had been removed, leaving
only two rear-facing ports. However, the M231
remains in American inventories and has found use in
other roles. It is sometimes seen carried as a secondary
weapon by gunners on HMMWVs and other vehicles,
used in a role similar to that of a submachine gun. Olympic Arms OA-93
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See The OA-93 was the first commercially
sidebar. successful “pistol” based on the semi-automatic
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Oddball Ammo AR-15 platform. From an engineering perspective,
1/10: The M231 uses an uncommon version of it’s a pistol in name only, primarily so designated
5.56x45mm NATO. Only 10% of 5.56x45mm NATO to fulfill certain US legal requirements. Unlike
ammunition found will be compatible. If incompatible most AR-15 pistols, the OA-93 has a redesigned
ammunition is used, the M231’s range bands are recoil system that moves the recoil spring from the
decreased to Gunfighting/CQB. rear of the lower receiver to the front of the upper,
removing the awkward receiver extension found on
most such pistols. Its 6.5” barrel is unduly short for
firing a rifle cartridge and it’s uncomfortably heavy
for a handgun, so the OA-93, like most other AR-
15-based pistols, is largely a novelty item outside
the movies.
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See
sidebar.
Colt Model RO635 and RO639

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 of a system that also includes a 3.5-10x magnification
Leupold scope, a bipod, a sound suppressor, and
sometimes a night vision scope.
The Marine Corps’ and Navy’s Mark 11 Mod 0
rifle is nearly identical to the M110. The primary
difference is that the Mark 11 uses a non-integral quad-
rail forearm that doesn’t provide the uninterrupted
top rail of the M110. For game purposes, they’re the
same rifle.
Notes (Reflex): The 3.5-10x optic is equivalent
to a Mag-2 telescopic sight. As it and the other listed
accessories are not integral to the rifle, their prices
and weights are not included in the base weapon
traits.
Working Long Distance Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See
sidebar.
The standard M16-series service rifles are
accurate but not overwhelmingly so. At the same time SAM-R
that infantry operators are leaning toward a more The US Marine Corps’ Squad Advanced
compact rifle in the M4 series, marksmen require a Marksman Rifle is a progressive development of the
weapon with greater accuracy at longer range. The earlier experimental Squad Designated Marksman
following M16 variants provide this service. Rifle and Mark 12 Mod 0/1 Special Purpose Rifle
efforts (respectively, US Army and US Navy SEAL
AMU National Match Rifle projects). Like its predecessors, it is essentially an
The Army Marksmanship Unit is the US Army’s accurized M16A4. Using a match barrel and usually
competition marksmanship team and their preferred issued with a 3-9x magnification Leupold scope, it is
hunting ground is the annual Service Rifle matches intended to expand a Marine squad’s effective range
held at Camp Perry outside Cleveland, Ohio. The for aimed fire.
team armorers developed modifications for the Notes (Reflex): The 3-9x optic is equivalent to
M16A2 rifle for improved accuracy in competition a Mag-2 telescopic sight. As it is not integral to the
while meeting the match’s restrictions (primarily rifle, its price and weight are not included in the base
that the exterior appearance of the rifle cannot be weapon traits.
changed). The resulting rifle is purely intended Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See
for competition and features a free-floated, heavy sidebar.
match barrel, a tuned two-stage match trigger, and
a weighted butt stock to offset the increased barrel
weight. It also wears special iron sights that increase
precision but offer a reduced field of view unsuited
to combat. At about 7.7 kg, it is more that twice as
heavy as its parent M16A2 rifle.
Stage III Quirk (Reflex) – Needy x2: See
sidebar.

M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System/Mk. 11 Mod 0

Gas Piston Rifles
The M110 sniper rifle is the US Army’s newest As noted above, A long-time complaint about
sniper rifle and is intended to allow a sniper quicker the M16’s basic direct impingement gas system is
follow-up shots than he could make with previous its venting of hot gas and powder residue into the
bolt-action rifles. The Knight’s Armament M110 was heart of the gun’s mechanism. By comparison, in the
the winner of a competition with other AR-10-type more common gas piston system, the gas pressure
rifles, as well as designated marksman rifles based from firing actuates a mechanical piston, which in
on other platforms such as the FN FAL. It includes turn moves the gun’s action. This isolates the action
an adjustable-length fixed stock, a semi-automatic from most of the gas, reducing both heat and debris
match trigger, and an integral free float quad-rail buildup.
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 Starting in the 1970s, various companies The starting point was the obsolete .30 Remington.
experimented with creating gas piston-based upper Because of their similar sizes, comparisons between
receivers to address this concern. However, the idea 6.8mm SPC and the contemporary 6.5mm Grendel
of an M16 with a gas piston action didn’t gain traction are inevitable. While the 6.8mm SPC does not have
until the early 21st century. As of this writing, no US the long-range performance of 6.5mm Grendel, it is
military contracts have been issued for a gas piston specifically designed for modern combat and, due to
M16 variant, though several special operations units the shape of its casing, is more reliable in automatic
and a handful of other NATO forces have evaluated or fire.
adopted them.
Any M16-family upper receiver may be constructed .50 Beowulf
in a piston configuration. Converting an existing The .50 Beowulf is the big brother of the 6.5
direct impingement upper to gas piston operation Grendel. Also developed by Alexander Arms, this
is possible, but it’s a major gunsmithing project. is the largest cartridge that can feed through in
The primary benefit is reduced fouling, resulting in an M16/AR-15 pattern lower receiver’s magazine
lowered cleaning time. However, a gas piston adds well. The Beowulf is similar to the venerable .45-70
weight to the gun and lower manufacturing numbers Government round and, in addition to a CQB role, can
mean parts are much harder to find. be used to hunt just about any North American big
game. What the Beowulf lacks, however, is range. It
Heckler & Koch HK416 fires a big, heavy bullet at relatively low velocity. The
The HK416 is Heckler and Koch’s entry in the .50 Beowulf is commonly only available in CQB and
piston M16 variant market. It’s arguably responsible carbine uppers, but a few DMR-type uppers with 24”
for popularizing the notion of a viable gas piston barrels were made.
system on the M16 platform. The semi-automatic
civilian version, the MR556, has unique measurements .243 Winchester
that make its upper and lower receiver components Based on the .308 Winchester cartridge
incompatible with a military-issue HK416 – fffor any (the civilian version of 7.62x51mm NATO), .243
other member of the rest of the M16 family. Winchester is a globally popular round for hunting
medium-sized game. Since it is based on 7.62x51mm
NATO, and due to its hunting role, it is only available
Ammunition in AR-10-pattern DMR uppers.

.338 Federal
The modularity of the M16 platform also lends
Also derived from .308 Winchester, Federal
itself to experiments with various calibers not
Cartridge went the other direction from .243
normally seen in other service rifles. While far less
Winchester in 2006 and used a bigger bullet.
common than the 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x51mm
Designed for hunting medium to large game, this
NATO rounds, these are all commercially available
new cartridge delivers a heavier bullet than .308
– as are both upper receivers and complete rifles
Winchester at higher velocity. Of course, with this
chambered for them.
comes increased recoil. For the same reasons as .243
6.5 Grendel Winchester, .338 Federal is only available in AR-10
Developed by Alexander Arms to be an all- pattern DMR uppers.
purpose long-range cartridge for the M16/AR-15, the
6.5 Grendel is capable of shots over a kilometer if the Build Your Own Rifle
marksman does his job. With ballistics resembling
that of the famed 6.5 Swedish Mauser, it produce
relatively low recoil despite using bullets twice the The design of the M16 platform lends itself
weight of standard-issue 5.56x45mm NATO. to easy customization. With both the upper and
lower receivers each comprising major parts of
6.8 Remington SPC the rifle, and since it requires no tools to separate
This caliber arose in the early 21st century as a the upper receiver from the lower, any rifle can be
collaboration of the Army Marksmanship Unit, the 5th quickly configured for different purposes. It’s also
Special Forces Group, and Remington. The goal was possible to build a rifle piecemeal, selecting the
to provide a more effective round at close to medium precise combination of components that the user
ranges when compared to 5.56x45mm ammunition. desires.

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 To build a custom M16-family rifle, go to mated upper is equally capable. This is the lower
the appropriate rules section of this supplement found on the M16 rifles.
– either Reflex System or Spycraft 2.0. Select a
lower receiver and an upper receiver. Combine Designated Marksman Rifle
the partial game traits of each component to This is a rifle lower that has been optimized for
derive those of the full rifle. Add accessories as long range performance. This primarily involves
desired, then lock and load! replacing the trigger group with a tuned semi-
automatic trigger.
Lower Receiver Match Rifle
The lower receiver includes the magazine well, This is a full-blown competition lower built
trigger group, and stock. Lower receivers are with no regard for field practicality (except,
subdivided into two groups: M16/AR-15 lowers and perhaps, for snipers). A match rifle lower receiver
AR-10 lowers/ While the lower doesn’t determine by itself can weigh as much as a complete assault
the exact chambering of the rifle, the size of rifle. It almost always include a tuned match trigger
the magazine well does restrict it to one of two (always semi-automatic-only). Its match buttstock
groups of cartridges. M16/AR-15 pattern lowers is often adjustable for length and equipped with
are smaller, so larger rounds such as 7.62x51mm counterweights to offset the heavy match uppers
NATO will not feed through the magazine well. usually mated to these lowers.
The larger AR-10 pattern lowers will accept the It’s worth noting that we didn’t misprint the
larger rounds but won’t mount an upper for most weights in the tables. AR-10 match lowers are
smaller rounds. usually lighter than M16/AR-15 match lowers
because of the different classes of competition they
Pistol are used for. AR-10s are more commonly found in
A pistol in name only, this stripped -down more tactical-oriented competition than the M16/
lower is light and quick to ready, but suffers from AR-15 based match rifles.
reduced effective range due to its lack of a stock.
Many do, however, retain the receiver extension Upper Receiver
that serves as a mount for a stock on other lowers.
Too large to be a true pistol and with a weight The upper receiver includes the barrel, operating
distribution that is awkward to use one-handed, system, and bolt. Thus, the upper receiver is what
these are best wielded two-handed. Since these determines the weapon’s chambering. It also
are primarily sold on the civilian market, they includes the gun’s iron sights and any mounting
are most often found with a semi-automatic-only points for optics and other accessories. Like lower
trigger. AR-10 pattern pistol lowers are effectively receivers, upper receivers come in two basic groups:
unheard of. M16/AR-15 and AR-10. An upper receiver must be
matched to a corresponding size lower – you can’t
Carbine put an AR-10 upper on an M16/AR-15 lower or vice
Essentially a pistol lower that uses an versa.
adjustable-length stock, these are the most
common lowers. A carbine lower retains most of Pistol
the maneuverability of the pistol lower. However, A pistol upper is intended to be mated with a
since it does have a stock, it allows for more accurate pistol lower and typically has a barrel about 7” long.
long-range fire. In the military, this is generally As a result, it’s are lightweight but gives up much
found as part of an M4 carbine or equivalent. It is of the muzzle velocity afforded by longer barrels.
also commonly found, in semi-automatic form, on This severely limits the effective range of the
the civilian market in both law enforcement patrol weapon. Pistols of this type are primarily a novelty
carbines and privately-owned sporting and self- item for the civilian market, though there are some
defense weapons. examples of these uppers matched to carbine lowers
on the law enforcement market. Typically, these
Rifle latter guns are marketed to bodyguards and others
The original lower of the M16 series, a rifle who need automatic fire in as compact a package as
lower receiver has a fixed stock and provides a possible.
good mix of speed and accurate fire – assuming the

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Building the Standard Guns urban or other tight environments. The short barrel
Here’s a brief rundown on how to build any of is a ballistic disadvantage at longer ranges but, at
the standard models presented in this supplement least when used as intended, rarely sees engagement
with modular upper and lower selection. Note that distances long enough for this to matter. The
modular construction may produce some variances maneuverability afforded by the short barrel more
in game traits. This is because our modular uppers than compensates for the lost muzzle velocity. CQB
and lowers are somewhat generic, while the uppers are also often found on law enforcement
standard models’ traits are derived directly from SWAT teams; due to legal obstacles, they’re rarely
specific real-world data. seen in civilian hands.

Carbine
Gun Upper Lower The carbine upper initially was created as part of
The First a shorter, lighter weapon for soldiers such as medics
ArmaLite AR-10A4 Rifle Rifle and quartermasters whose jobs did not require full-
ArmaLite AR-10A4 Carbine Carbine size rifles. Due to its shorter length, it’s also popular
Carbine with any soldier who patrols in a vehicle, as its length
ArmaLite AR-10(T) DMR DMR is an advantage when mounting and dismounting.
Basic Black
At 14” to 16”, the barrel on a carbine upper provides
punch beyond CQB ranges, though without the
M16A1 Rifle Rifle
engagement envelope of a full length rifle. In law
M16A2 Rifle Rifle enforcement circles, it’s most commonly used in
M16A3 Rifle Rifle patrol carbines. It’s probably the most common type
M16A4 Rifle Rifle of upper in private hands.
Diemaco C7 Rifle Rifle
Rifle
Diemaco C7A1 Rifle Rifle
The most common military upper, this is what is
Diemaco C7A2 Rifle Carbine found on the M16A2 or M16A4 rifle. At 20”, a rifle
M4 Carbine Carbine upper provides good long range capability. Law
M4A1 Carbine Carbine enforcement users tend to have them as a result of
Diemaco C8A1 Carbine Carbine economic realities (e.g. surplus military sales) rather
than preference. Also common in private hands, rifle
Short and Sweet
uppers cater to those interested in longer range target
M231 FPW Carbine (unique) Pistol (unique)
shooting and small game hunting. The larger AR-10
Colt Model RO635 CQB Carbine pattern rifle uppers can easily be used for deer and
Colt Model RO639 CQB Carbine similarly sized game.
Mk. 18 Mod 0 CQBR CQB Carbine
Designated Marksman Rifle
Olympic Arms OA-93 Pistol Pistol (unique)
A DMR upper usually has a 20” barrel like the
Working Long Distance rifle upper, but of a higher grade. Almost every
AMU National Match Match Match DMR upper is a flat-topped type like the M16A4 to
M110/Mk. 11 mod 0 Match Match mount magnified optics. In military use, a M16/
SAM-R DMR DMR AR-15 size DMR upper is issued to designated
marksmen, typically one per squad, who is held to
Gas Piston Rifles
a higher marksmanship standard and is tasked with
H&K HK416 Carbine (unique) Carbine
engaging targets beyond the ranges usually attempted
by a rifleman. In the larger, AR-10 size, these are
Items denoted as (unique) are not present in used in true sniper rifles, such as the US Army’s
the modular rifle construction rules. M110. In civilian hands, these may be used by police
sharpshooters or to build entry-level competition
rifles.
CQB Match Upper
This upper has a barrel in the 10” to 12” range A true long-range monster, the match upper
and is primarily used by special operations forces in uses a heavy barrel machined to exacting tolerances.

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 It’s often additionally weighted to add stability and Step One: Upper Receiver
includes a muzzle brake to further reduce the effects of The chosen upper receiver determines most of
recoil. Purely designed for competition at hundreds of the weapon’s traits under the standard Reflex System
meters, very little attention is paid to field practicality. rules, though the mated lower receiver can modify
As a result, these uppers often weigh more than 5 kg, these (see following). Additionally, the upper receiver
more than a complete M16 rifle. sets the maximum burst rate of fire available if the
Note: As with lowers, AR-10 match uppers are mated lower receiver allows fully automatic fire.
usually lighter than M16/A-15 match uppers for much If you’re playing with Stage III rules, any upper
the same reasons. receiver in any caliber except 9mm Parabellum has
the Needy x2 Quirk.
Reflex System Rules Piston Uppers
Any listed upper receiver can be acquired with
Several of the weapons presented in this a piston operating system rather than a direct
supplement appear in the core Twilight: 2013 rules. impingement system, as described on p. 6. The game
We’ve chosen to reprint them here for comparison effects of this are as follows:
purposes, unchanged from their original entries.
• Increase weight by 0.5 kg, barter value by
Modular Construction GG250, and street price by $500.

As described on page 8, the following upper and • If the Stage III Quirk rules are in use, reduce
lower receiver assemblies can be combined to build a the maintenance multiplier of the Needy quirk
complete rifle. Two basic patterns exist: M16/AR-15 by 1 (minimum x1). However, add Rare x5:
(light to medium caliber) and AR-10 (heavy caliber). Piston uppers were never produced in as great of
You can’t put an M16-pattern upper receiver on an numbers as their DI counterparts and spare parts
AR-10 lower receiver or vice versa. cost 5x as much.

Table B: Complete Firearms

Firearm Caliber Cap Dam Pen Rng ROF Spd Rec Bulk Wt BV SP
Olympic OA-93 5.56x45mm * 5 x2/x3 GF/T S 2/3/5 4 2 2.0 kg GG500 $1000
Mark 18 Mod 0 CQBR 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 CQB/M S/B5 3/4/6 5 2 2.4 kg GG400 $800
M16A1 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 M/S S/B5 3/5/7 5 3 3.6 kg GG400 $800
M16A2 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 M/S S/B3 3/5/7 5 3 3.8 kg GG475 $950
M16A3 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 M/S S/B5 3/5/7 5 3 3.8 kg GG475 $950
M16A4 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 M/S S/B3 3/5/7 5 3 3.4 kg GG475 $950
M4 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 T/O S/B3 3/4/6 5 3 2.7 kg GG550 $1100
M4A1 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 T/O S/B5 3/4/6 5 3 2.7 kg GG550 $1100
C7A2 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 T/S S/B5 3/4/7 5 3 3.3 kg GG475 $950
USMC SAM-R 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 M/S S 3/6/8 4 3 3.7 kg GG650 $1300
AMU NM Rifle 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 O/EX S 5/7/10 3 5 7.7 kg GG725 $1550
H&K HK416 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 T/O S/B6 3/4/6 4 3 3.5 kg GG825 $1650
Colt RO635 9mm P * 4 x4/Nil CQB/T S/B6 3/4/6 4 2 2.6 kg GG475 $950
Colt RO639 9mm P * 4 x4/Nil CQB/T S/B3 3/4/6 4 2 2.6 kg GG475 $950
M231 FPW 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 GF/CQB B8 3/4/- 4 3 3.3 kg GG300 $600
ArmaLite AR-10A4 Carbine 7.62x51mm 8 8 x2/x3 T/O S 4/5/7 9 3 4.1 kg GG615 $1230
ArmaLite AR-10A4 Rifle 7.62x51mm 8 8 x2/x3 M/S S 4/6/8 9 3 4.4 kg GG615 $1230
ArmaLite AR-10(T) 7.62x51mm 8 8 x2/x3 M/EX S 4/7/8 8 4 4.7 kg GG825 $1650
M110 SASS 7.62x51mm 8 8 x2/x3 O/EX S 6/7/9 8 5 5.1 kg GG1325 $2650

* This weapon accepts all STANAG magazines – see p. 14

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Table C: Upper Receivers
Type Caliber Cap. Dam. Pen. Rng. Max. ROF Speed Rec Bulk Wgt BV SP
M16/AR-15 Uppers
Pistol 5.56x45mm * 5 x2/x3 GF/T B5 2/3/4 4 1 1.2 kg GG275 $550
Pistol 9mm P 20/32 4 x3/x4 GF/T B6 2/3/4 4 1 1.3 kg GG285 $570
CQB 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 CQB/M B5 2/3/4 6 1 1.3 kg GG250 $500
CQB 9mm P 20/32 4 x4/Nil CQB/T B6 2/3/4 5 1 1.5 kg GG265 $530
CQB 6.8mm SPC 15/25 6 x2/x3 CQB/O B5 2/3/4 9 1 1.3 kg GG275 $550
CQB .50 Beowulf 4/7 6 x3/x4 CQB/T B4 2/3/4 17 1 1.6 kg GG425 $850
Carbine 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 T/O B5 2/3/4 6 2 1.4 kg GG300 $600
Carbine 9mm P 20/32 4 x3/Nil CQB/T B6 2/3/4 5 2 1.7 kg GG300 $600
Carbine 6.5mm Grendel 10/24 7 x2/x3 T/S B5 2/3/4 9 2 1.5 kg GG325 $650
Carbine 6.8mm SPC 15/25 7 x2/x3 T/O B5 2/3/4 9 2 1.4 kg GG325 $650
Carbine .50 Beowulf 4/7 6 x2/x3 T/M B4 2/3/5 18 2 1.8 kg GG375 $750
Rifle 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 M/S B5 2/3/5 6 2 2.2 kg GG325 $650
Rifle 6.5mm Grendel 10/24 7 x2/x3 M/EX B5 2/3/5 8 2 2.3 kg GG400 $800
Rifle 6.8mm SPC 15/25 7 x2/x3 M/S B5 2/3/5 8 2 2.2 kg GG375 $750
DMR 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 M/S B5 2/4/6 5 2 2.5 kg GG450 $900
DMR 6.5mm Grendel 10/24 7 x2/x3 M/EX B5 2/4/6 8 2 2.6 kg GG445 $890
DMR 6.8 SPC 15/25 7 x2/x3 M/S B5 2/4/6 8 2 2.5 kg GG500 $1000
DMR .50 Beowulf 4/7 7 x2/x3 T/O B4 2/4/6 14 2 2.8 kg GG450 $900
Match 5.56x45mm * 6 x2/x3 O/EX B5 3/5/7 5 3 5.2 kg GG475 $950
Match 6.5mm Grendel 10/24 7 x2/x3 O/EX B5 3/5/7 7 3 5.3 kg GG500 $1000
AR-10 Uppers
Carbine 7.62x51mm NATO 10/20 8 x2/x3 T/O B4 3/4/5 10 2 2.5 kg GG440 $880
Rifle .243 Win 10/20 7 x2/x3 M/S B4 3/4/6 7 2 2.6 kg GG450 $900
Rifle 7.62x51mm NATO 10/20 8 x2/x3 M/S B4 3/4/6 10 2 2.7 kg GG440 $880
Rifle .338 Federal 10/20 9 x2/x3 M/S B4 3/4/6 13 2 2.7 kg GG450 $900
DMR .243 Win 10/20 7 x2/x3 M/EX B4 3/5/6 7 3 2.7 kg GG550 $1200
DMR 7.62x51mm NATO 10/20 8 x2/x3 M/EX B4 3/5/6 10 3 2.8 kg GG550 $1100
DMR .338 Federal 10/20 9 x2/x3 M/EX B4 3/5/6 12 3 2.8 kg GG600 $1200
Match 7.62x51mm NATO 10/20 8 x2/x3 O/EX B4 4/5/6 9 3 3.1 kg GG1000 $2000
* A weapon built with this upper will accept all STANAG magazines – see p. 14.
Table D: Lower Receivers
Type Range ROF Speed Recoil Bulk Weight BV SP
M16/AR-15 Lowers
Pistol GF/CQB * 0/0/1 0 1 0.8 kg GG150 $300.00
Carbine T/S * 1/1/2 -1 1 1.1 kg GG150 $300.00
Rifle M/S * 1/2/2 -1 1 1.2 kg GG150 $300.00
DMR M/EX S 1/2/2 -1 1 1.2 kg GG250 $500.00

Match O/EX S 2/2/3 -2 2 2.5 kg GG300 $600.00

AR-10 Lowers
Carbine T/S * 1/1/2 -1 1 1.5 kg GG175 $350.00
Rifle M/S * 1/2/2 -1 1 1.6 kg GG175 $350.00
DMR M/EX S 1/2/2 -1 1 1.6 kg GG275 $550.00
Match O/EX S 2/2/3 -2 2 2.0 kg GG325 $650.00
* A weapon built with this lower receiver can have one of three trigger groups, selected when the character acquires the lower. This choice determines rate
of fire. A semi-automatic trigger provides ROF S. A burst trigger provides ROF S/B3. A fully automatic trigger provides ROF S/Bx, with the burst rate
determined by the mated upper receiver (see the “FA ROF” column of the uppers table).

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Table e: Matt’s Example
Firearm Caliber Cap Dam Pen Rng ROF Spd Rec Bulk Wt BV SP
Rifle upper 5.56x45mm STANAG 6 x2/x3 M/S max B5 2/3/5 6 2 2.2 kg GG325 $650
Carbine lower – – – – T/S S/Bx +1/1/2 -1 +1 1.2 kg GG150 $300
Complete rifle 5.56x45mm STANAG 6 x2/x3 T/S S/B5 3/4/7 5 3 3.4 kg GG475 $950

9mm Parabellum uppers are an exception to these

rules. They can’t be converted to piston operation
because they already use a different operating system:
blowback rather than direct impingement.

Step Two: Lower Receiver

The chosen lower receiver modifies the weapon’s
Speed, Recoil, and Bulk. It also has its own weight,
barter value, and street price, which are added to those
of the upper to determine the whole weapon’s mass
and cost. In addition, the lower receiver determines
the rifle’s rate of fire. Finally, the lower receiver can
affect the rifle’s optimum and maximum ranges: if
the lower’s range values are lower than those for the
upper, the lower’s replace the upper’s. In other words,
suck it up and use the worse of the two sets of ranges.
Example: Matt has a M4A1 with a bent barrel and
an M16A4 with a broken stock. He wants to com-
bine the upper from the M16A4 with the lower from
the M4A1. The M16A4 upper is a rifle upper and the
M4A1 lower is a carbine lower; these combine to dic-
tate the new weapon’s traits as shown in the follow-
ing table. Note that the carbine lower has a shorter
optimum range than the rifle upper, so the carbine
lower’s optimum range takes effect (see above).

Table F: Ammunition
Caliber Weight BV SP Types Mag Wgt
9mm P 1.7 kg GG5.2 $52 HP 0.3 kg (15), 0.4 kg(20), 0.6 kg (30, 32)
5.56x45mm 1.4 kg GG5 $50 AP/HP/T 0.4 kg (20), 0.6 kg (30)
.243 Win 2.4 kg GG9.4 $94 HP 0.3 kg (10), 0.6 kg (20)
6.5mm Grendel 2.2 kg GG56 $140 HP 0.3 kg (10), 0.6 kg (24)
6.8mm Rem SPC 2.2 kg GG90 $180 HP 0.4 kg (15), 0.7 kg (25)
7.62x51mm 2.7 kg GG8 $105 AP/HP/T 0.4 kg (10), 0.8 kg (20)
.338 Federal 3.3 kg GG54 $135 HP 0.4 kg (10), 0.8 kg (20)
.50 Beowulf 5.0 kg GG60 $150 HP 0.2 kg (4), 0.4 kg (7)

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Ammunition 6.8mm Remington SPC

The following table presents game traits for the Range Dam/Pen
new calibers presented here (and some new magazine
capacities and weights for existing calibers). As P 8/x2
always, weight, barter value, and street price are per GF 8/x2
100 rounds: CQB 8/x2
Stage III Ballistics T 7/x2
M 7/x2
.243 Winchester
O 5/x2
S 4/x3
Range Dam/Pen
EX –
P 8/x2
GF 8/x2
CQB 8/x2
.338 Federal
T 8/x2
M 7/x2 Range Dam/Pen
O 6/x2 P 10/x2
S 4/x2 GF 10/x2
EX 3/x3 CQB 10/x2
T 10/x2
M 9/x2
6.5mm Grendel
O 7/x2
This caliber’s ballistics vary by barrel length:
S 5/x2
Range Dam/Pen EX 4/x3
Carbine Rifle/DMR
P 7/x2 8/x2
GF 7/x2 8/x2
.50 Beowulf
CQB 7/x2 8/x2 This caliber’s ballistics vary by barrel length:
T 7/x2 8/x2
M 6/x2 7/x2 Range Dam/Pen
O 5/x2 6/x2 CQB Carbine DMR
S 4/x2 4/x2 P 8/x2 9/x2 9/x2
EX – 3/x3 GF 8/X2 9/x2 9/x2
CQB 8/x2 8/x2 9/x2
T 7/x2 7/x2 8/x2
M 6/x3 6/x3 6/x3
O – 5/x3 5/x3
S – 5/x4 5/x4
EX – – 5/Nil

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 STANAG Magazines L85 series. The H&K G36 family can accept a STANAG
The acronym STANAG stands for conversion kit (90% chance for rifles acquired in the
“STANdardization AGreement,” a memorandum United States, 20% elsewhere).
of understanding between all NATO members to
standardize on a particular item or procedure.
Thousands of STANAG agreements exist, specifying
Spycraft 2.0 Rules
everything from ammunition to rank equivalences
to digital video formats. In the context of the M16, Few of the weapons presented here need any
“STANAG” is shorthand for STANAG 4179, the special rules beyond those in the Spycraft 2.0 core
agreement that established the M16’s magazine as rulebook. It’s worth noting that several of these
the standard for all 5.56x45mm rifles (STANAG 4172 rifles all appear in that book. They are reprinted
established 5.56x45mm as the standard infantry rifle here for the sake of comprehensiveness and ease
caliber). While never formally ratified by NATO, many of comparison. Aside from a few modifications to
modern assault rifles adhere to the standard. Any weight and recoil (to align with the data we used for
weapon that conforms to STANAG 4179 can accept the Reflex System traits), they are unchanged from
magazines built on this standard. their original presentation.
The normal STANAG magazine holds 30 rounds.
20-round magazines fell out of favor in the early
1970s but are still in limited use. 5- and 10-round
units are available on the civilian market, primarily
in jurisdictions that ban larger magazines. Magazines
holding 40 or more rounds exist, though they’re
primarily civilian novelty items and too unwieldy for
most combat applications. Likewise, drums holding
75 and 100 rounds are in limited production, though
some forces do use these with squad automatic
weapons.
For game purposes, if you’re using the Twilight:
2013 core rulebook, assume there’s a 75% chance
that any generic 5.56x45mm assault rifle, bullpup,
or carbine will accept STANAG magazines. Later
versions of the Steyr AUG normally use proprietary
magazines but can accept STANAG conversion kits
– there’s a 40% chance that any given AUG has one
installed. The FN Minimi can feed from STANAG
magazines rather than its normal belt, but this tends
to destroy the magazine (10% chance per burst) and is
considered an emergency procedure only.
In addition, the following weapons from the
Twilight: 2013 Rules Expansion and previous Shooter’s
Guide publications are STANAG-compatible: FAMAS
G2 (but not F1), FN FNC (and Ak 5), FN SCAR-L, and

Table G: “Light Submachine Guns”

Weapon Name Dmg E/T Ammo Recoil Rng Sz/Hnd Wgt Upg Comp Year SV Qualities
Caliber I “SMGs”
Olympic Arms OA-93
5.56x45mm NATO 2d6+2 1-3/20 30M1 18 30 ft. D/2h 4.4 lbs. 0 25/+2 1992 $1,000 INA (-2), NFM, (S), QKY
Caliber II Heavy SMGs
Colt RO635

9mm P 1d10+1 1-3/20 32M4 6 30 ft. T/2h 5.7 lbs. 2 25/+1 1982 R$950 CLS

Colt RO639

9mm P 1d10+1 1-3/20 32M4 6 30 ft. T/2h 5.7 lbs. 2 25/+1 1982 R$950 CLS, NFM (S/B)

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Table H: Semi-automatic Rifles
Weapon Name Dmg E/T Ammo Recoil Rng Sz/Hnd Wgt Upg Comp Year SV Qualities
Caliber III
AMU National Match Rifle

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-2/20 20M3 5 160 ft. S/2h 17.0 lbs. 3 24/+2 1992 R$1,550 ACC, UPG (ergonomic stock)

ArmaLite AR-10A4

7.62x51mm NATO 4d4+2 1-2/19-20 20M3 18 150 ft. S/2h 9.7 lbs. 2 20/+1 TBD $1,230 –

ArmaLite AR-10A4 Carbine

7.62x51mm NATO 4d4+2 1-2/19-20 20M3 19 125 ft. S/2h 9.0 lbs. 2 20/+1 TBD $1,230 CLS

ArmaLite AR-10(T)

7.62x51mm NATO 4d4+2 1-2/19-20 20M3 16 175 ft. S/2h 10.4 lbs. 1 21/+1 TBD $1,650 SPA

Colt/USMC SAM-R

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-2/20 30M2 11 125 ft. S/2h 8.2 lbs. 3 21/+1 2001 $1,300 SPA, NUL (3R, 1U), UPG (9x
telescopic sight)

KAC M110

7.62x51mm NATO 4d4+2 1-2/19-20 20M3 15 175 ft. S/2h 11.2 lbs. 0 23/+1 2007 $2,650 SPA, NUL (3R, 1U), TBR, UPG
(10x telescopic sight, bipod,
suppressor)

Table I: Assault Rifles

Weapon Name Dmg E/T Ammo Recoil Rng Sz/Hnd Wgt Upg Comp Year SV Qualities
Caliber II
Colt M16A1

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-4/20 20M8 11 125 ft. S/2h 7.9 lbs. 0 25/+1 1963 R$800 OVH

Colt M231 FPW

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-4/20 30M5 12 50 ft. T/2h 7.3 lbs. 2 25/+1 1974 R$600 INA (-3), NFM (B/F), QKY
Caliber III
Colt M16A2

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-3/20 30M5 10 125 ft. S/2h 8.4 lbs. 3 25/+1 1982 R$950 NFM (S/B)

Colt M16A3

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-3/20 30M5 10 125 ft. S/2h 8.4 lbs. 2 25/+1 1982 R$950 –

Colt M16A4

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-3/20 30M5 12 125 ft. S/2h 7.5 lbs. 3 25/+1 1994 R$950 NFM (S/B)

Colt M4

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-3/20 30M5 14 100 ft. S/2h 6.0 lbs. 3 25/+1 1994 R$1,100 CLS, NFM (S/B

Colt M4A1

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-3/20 30M5 14 100 ft. S/2h 6.0 lbs. 2 25/+1 1994 R$1,100 CLS

Colt/Crane Mk. 18 Mod 0 CQBR

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-3/20 30M5 16 60 ft. T/2h 5.3 lbs. 3 25/+1 1998 R$800 CLS, NUL (3R, 1U)

Diemaco C7

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-3/20 30M5 10 125 ft. S/2h 8.4 lbs. 1 25/+1 1982 R$950 DEP

Diemaco C7A1

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-3/20 30M5 12 125 ft. S/2h 7.5 lbs. 1 25/+1 1994 R$950 DEP, NUL (3R, 1U)

Diemaco C7A2

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-3/20 30M5 12 125 ft. S/2h 7.3 lbs. 1 25/+1 2001 R$950 CLS, DEP

H&K HK416

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 1-2/20 30M5 11 100 ft. S/2h 7.7 lbs. 1 26/+1 2004 R$1,650 CLS, NUL (3R, 1U), UPG (piston
system)

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Table J: Upper Receivers

Receiver Dmg Threat Ammo Raw Rec. Rng. Sz/Hnd Wgt. Comp. SV Qualities Cal/Upg

M16/AR-15-Pattern Uppers

<n>Pistol

5.56x45mm NATO 2d6+2 20 30M1 85 30 ft. D/2h 2.6 lbs. 20/+1 $550 – II/1

9mm P 1d10+1 20 32M2 35 25 ft. D/2h 2.9 lbs. 20/+1 $570 – II/3

CQB

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 20 30M3 85 50 ft. T/2h 2.9 lbs. 20/+1 $500 – II/0

6.8mm SPC 4d4+1 19-20 25M4 120 60 ft. T/2h 2.9 lbs. 20/+1 $550 – III/3

9mm P 1d10+1 20 32M4 30 30 ft. T/2h 3.3 lbs. 20/+1 $530 – II/1

Carbine

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 20 30M5 85 100 ft. S/2h 3.1 lbs. 20/+1 $600 – III/2

6.5mm Grendel 3d6 19-20 24M6 110 150 ft. S/2h 3.3 lbs. 20/+1 $650 – III/1

6.8mm SPC 2d10 19-20 25M5 120 125 ft. S/2h 3.1 lbs. 20/+1 $650 – III/1

9mm P 1d10+1 20 32M7 25 40 ft. S/2h 3.7 lbs. 20/+1 $600 – II/0

.50 Beowulf 4d4+2 19-20 7M10 175 60 ft. S/2h 4.0 lbs. 21/+1 $750 TKD III/0

Rifle

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 20 30M5 85 125 ft. S/2h 4.9 lbs. 20/+1 $650 – III/2

6.5mm Grendel 4d4+1 19-20 24M6 120 175 ft. S/2h 4.4 lbs. 20/+1 $800 – III/0

6.8mm SPC 2d10 19-20 25M5 120 150 ft. S/2h 4.9 lbs. 20/+1 $750 – III/1

DMR

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 20 30M2 85 140 ft. S/2h 5.5 lbs. 21/+1 $900 SPA III/2

6.5mm Grendel 4d4+1 19-20 24M2 120 190 ft. S/2h 5.7 lbs. 21/+1 $890 SPA III/2

6.8mm SPC 2d10 19-20 25M3 120 160 ft. S/2h 5.5 lbs. 21/+1 $1,000 SPA III/2

.50 Beowulf 2d10+1 19-20 7M10 200 90 ft. S/2h 6.2 lbs. 22/+1 $900 SPA, TKD III/2

Match

5.56x45mm NATO 4d4 20 20M3 85 160 ft. S/2h 11.5 lbs. 22/+2 $950 SPA III/3

6.5mm Grendel 4d4+1 19-20 10M6 120 200 ft. S/2h 11.7 lbs. 22/+2 $1,000 SPA III/2

AR-10-Pattern Uppers

Carbine

7.62x51mm NATO 4d4+2 19-20 20M7 170 125 ft. S/2h 5.5 lbs. 20/+1 $880 – III/0

Rifle

.243 Winchester 2d10 19-20 20M6 125 165 ft. S/2h 5.7 lbs. 20/+1 $900 – III/0

7.62x51mm NATO 4d4+2 19-20 20M7 170 175 ft. S/2h 6.0 lbs. 20/+1 $880 – III/0

.338 Federal 3d6+2 19-20 20M6 220 180 ft. S/2h 6.0 lbs. 20/+1 $900 – III/0

DMR

.243 Winchester 2d10 19-20 20M6 125 165 ft. S/2h 6.0 lbs. 21/+1 $1,100 SPA III/2

7.62x51mm NATO 4d4+2 19-20 20M7 170 175 ft. S/2h 6.2 lbs. 21/+1 $1,100 SPA III/1

.338 Federal 3d6+2 19-20 20M6 220 180 ft. S/2h 6.2 lbs. 21/+1 $1,200 SPA III/1

Match

7.62x51mm NATO 4d4+2 19-20 10M10 170 175 ft. S/2h 6.8 lbs. 22/+2 $2,000 SPA III/1

Modular Construction Step 1: Upper Receiver

Select an upper receiver. This determines most
As described on page 8, the following upper and of the weapon’s traits under the standard Spycraft 2.0
lower receiver assemblies can be combined to build a rules, though the mated lower receiver can modify
complete rifle. Two basic patterns exist: M16/AR-15 these (see Steps 2 and 3).
(light to medium caliber) and AR-10 (heavy caliber). A word of explanation is on order for the Raw
You can’t put an M16-pattern upper receiver on an Recoil column. Don’t panic – this isn’t the weapon’s
AR-10 lower receiver or vice versa. actual recoil. You’ll determine that in Step 3, using

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Table K: Lower Receivers
Receiver Error Rng Sz/Hnd Wgt Comp SV Fire Mode Qualities Upgrades

M16/AR-15-Pattern Lowers

Pistol * 40 ft. D/2h 1.7 lbs. * $300 * QKY +2

Carbine * 150 ft. T/2h 2.4 lbs. * $300 * CLS +1

Rifle * 175 ft. S/2h 2.6 lbs. * $300 * – +2

DMR 1-2 200 ft. S/2h 2.6 lbs. +1 $300 Single – +2

Match 1-2 200 ft. S/2h 5.5 lbs. +2 $600 Single SPA +0

AR-10-Pattern Lowers

Carbine * 150 ft. S/2h 3.3 lbs. * $350 * CLS +1

Rifle * 175 ft. S/2h 3.5 lbs. * $350 * – +2

DMR 1-2 200 ft. S/2h 3.5 lbs. +1 $550 Single – +2

Match 1-2 200 ft. S/2h 4.4 lbs. +2 $650 Single SPA +0

* A weapon built with this lower receiver can have one of three trigger groups, selected when the character acquires the lower. See Step 2b, following.

the combination of Raw Recoil and the weights of the Gun caddy, hand me my .243 upper...
combined upper and lower receivers. If you really want to change receivers in the
middle of combat, start with an empty weapon (one
Step 2: Lower Receiver “reload” action to remove the magazine and clear
Select a lower receiver. This determines most the chamber). Then pull out the two retaining pins
of the weapon’s remaining traits and modifies a (one half action each) and lift the upper off the
few more. lower. After that, match up the upper and lower you
Step 2b: Trigger Group want to combine and lock the retaining pins (one
With a pistol, carbine, or rifle lower receiver, half action each). That’s a total of four half actions,
you may choose one of three trigger groups. This not counting unloading and reloading.
determines the weapon’s error range and available Yeah, it’s really that quick... if you know what
fire modes. It may also modify its complexity and you’re doing.
street value:
To determine weight and street value, add these
Step 3: Combine the Receivers values for the upper and lower receivers.
To assemble the complete weapon, lock the To determine range increment, use the lower
upper receiver onto the lower receiver. The upper of the two values. For example, if you put an upper
receiver determines caliber, damage, threat range, receiver with a 50 ft. range increment on a lower
ammunition allocation, and complexity (though receiver with a 150 ft. range increment, the resulting
the lower receiver may add a bit of complexity). gun’s range increment is 50 ft.
It also determines the gun’s requisition Caliber. To determine size, use the larger of the two
The lower receiver determines error range and fire values. For example, if you put an upper receiver
mode; it may also provide additional upgrades. with size D/2h on a lower receiver with size S/2h, the
Both components contribute their qualities, if resulting gun has size S/2h and will not fit under your
any, to the finished weapon (if both have the SPA shirt very well.
quality, the resulting weapon has the ACC quality To determine recoil, divide the upper receiver’s
instead). raw recoil by the completed gun’s weight.

Table K: Trigger Groups

Trigger Group Error Fire Modes Comp SV
Semi-auto 1-2 S – –
Burst 1-3 S/B +5 +$200 & Restricted
Full auto 1-3 S/B/F +5 +$200 & Restricted

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Piston System Upgrade The lower receiver has a range increment of 150 ft.,
Unless otherwise noted, any firearm in the M16 but the upper’s short barrel has only a 60 ft. range
family can be acquired or retrofitted with a piston increment. The gun’s overall range increment is 60
operating system rather than a direct impingement ft. Both the upper and lower are the same size –
system, as described on p. 6. Likewise, any custom T/2h – so this is the gun’s size.
upper receiver can be built or modified to the same
To determine recoil, Kaneda adds the weights of the
standard. For game purposes, this counts as two
upper and lower receivers, getting 5.3 pounds. He
upgrades. A gas piston operating system reduces
then divides the upper receiver’s raw recoil of 120
the weapon’s error range by 1, to a minimum of 1
by 5.3, getting 22.64 – rounded to 23. To determine
for semi-automatic guns or 1-2 for burst-capable
street value, he adds the separate dollar values of
and full-auto weapons, but adds 1 pound of weight.
the upper and lower.
It costs $500 and requires 4 hours to install. Its
Complexity is 26/+1. The upper receiver is a Caliber III item that comes
This upgrade is effectively unique to the M16 with 3 upgrades. The carbine lower provides one
family because the vast majority of other assault more upgrade, so the gun’s final Caliber is III/4.
rifles don’t use direct impingement operating Maybe Kaneda should look into an upgrade that re-
systems to begin with. Also, 9mm Parabellum guns duces recoil...
and upper receivers can’t be converted to piston
operation because they already use a different
operating system: blowback.

Finally, determine the weapon’s category as

follows. If it has a 9mm upper, or if it’s a pistol
upper on a pistol lower, consider it a submachine
gun. Otherwise, it’s an assault rifle if it’s capable
of burst or full auto fire and a semi-automatic rifle
if it’s limited to single shots.
Example: Kaneda wants to build a compact as-
sault rifle with more punch than 5.56x45mm
NATO can provide. He selects a CQB upper re-
ceiver in 6.8mm SPC and a carbine lower receiv-
er with a full auto trigger group. The upper re-
ceiver determines the new gun’s damage, threat
range, ammo allocation, complexity, and Cali-
ber. The lower receiver and its fully automatic
trigger group determine the gun’s error range.
The lower also adds +5 complexity, raises the
price by $550 (and makes it restricted), and adds
the CLS quality.

Table L: Kaneda’s Example

Weapon Name Dmg E/T Ammo Recoil Rng Sz/Hnd Wgt Cal/Upg Comp SV Qualities

CQB Upper Receiver

6.8mm SPC 4d4+1 –/19-20 25M4 *120 60 ft. T/2h 2.9 lbs. III/3 20/+1 $550 –

Carbine Lower Receiver

Full auto – 1-3/– – – 150 ft. T/2h 2.4 lbs. –/+1 +5 R$500 CLS

Complete Weapon

6.8mm SPC 4d4+1 1-3/19-20 25M4 23 60 ft. T/2h 5.3 lbs. III/4 25/+1 R$1,050 CLS

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