A category of firearms that is, in fact, different from an assault rifle. Assault rifles must have full-auto capability while chambered for intermediate cartridges such as the 5.56 NATO, which is found in many rifles today. However, the battle rifle may come in a greater variety of firing modes such as bolt action, semi-auto, full auto, and burst. Also, battle rifles employ larger rounds than assault rifles such as the .30-06 and 7.62x51 NATO (not the same bullet found in the AK-47, which is the 7.62x39 NATO)
However, because they are chambered for larger bullets, thus causing heavier recoil, they are not always as suited for full-auto fire compared to assault rifles. Battle rifles are more effective for support roles and when engaged in mid-long range combat.
Two excellent examples of battle rifles are the American M14 and the Belgian FN FAL. These rifles are both automatic and fire the full-powered 7.62x39. There are many other battle rifles but these two are among the most famous.
However, because they are chambered for larger bullets, thus causing heavier recoil, they are not always as suited for full-auto fire compared to assault rifles. Battle rifles are more effective for support roles and when engaged in mid-long range combat.
Two excellent examples of battle rifles are the American M14 and the Belgian FN FAL. These rifles are both automatic and fire the full-powered 7.62x39. There are many other battle rifles but these two are among the most famous.
Battle rifles have been used in military forces around the world. Don't mess with someone with a battle rifle.
Halo has made the term battle rifle quite popular among the gaming community.
Halo has made the term battle rifle quite popular among the gaming community.
by lolology May 8, 2008
Get the battle riflemug. Jamal- my friend is from france
Jason- I dont like french people
Jamal- how come
Jason- because they are stupid rifle droppers
Jason- I dont like french people
Jamal- how come
Jason- because they are stupid rifle droppers
by SP BICH August 30, 2005
Get the Rifle Droppersmug. by Swansea is you! HUNDREDS March 14, 2009
Get the Rifle Eyesmug. A weapon in the Xbox game Halo 2 that acts as a mid-range rifle. Very powerful when shot at the target's head. It resembles the Classic Halo 1 Pistol, only it is much larger, bulkier and requires more skill to use to full extent.
Often used in synchronization with the Plasma Pistol in the Noob Combo.
Often used in synchronization with the Plasma Pistol in the Noob Combo.
Player 1: What the hell? All I saw was a couple of bullet streaks and I died. Cheater.
Player 2: It's called the Battle Rifle, biyatch.
Player 2: It's called the Battle Rifle, biyatch.
by Mehro March 25, 2005
Get the Battle Riflemug. Bill: "How do you know that post-WWII rifle has never been fired?! It looks like a military weapon and it must be 50 years old!"
Ted: "It's a French Rifle."
Bill: "You must be right."
Ted: "It's a French Rifle."
Bill: "You must be right."
by agentsteve October 19, 2006
Get the French Riflemug. When a girl has her pants pulled down and you run up behind her and shove your dick in her ass real quick and then pull it out and run away
by NowThatsQualityTV August 3, 2009
Get the Sniper Riflemug. (from PR - "public relations" and transformed into "press rifle") public relations practices from press releases that correct unfavorable statements to complex crisis management when PR specialists and managers need to act like a QRF - quick reaction force, not to leave the incident, rumor, claim or charge without comment, especially when the accusations made by the press (or media in general) are aggressive and require adequate response similar to counter-attack with precise and effective hit on the charge, thus similar to using a rifle;
The agency used the best of their press rifle practices to suppress the media chatter and counter the charges against the chairman of the company.
by KurtSteinerPL December 20, 2012
Get the press riflemug.