In a side by side comparison the current U.S. military rifle the M4 carbine came up woefully inadequate against a 1898 krag rifle. The 121 year old distant cousin of the colt easily outscored th M4. The tests were not cronographed but it is believed the M4 had a slight velocity advantage. The range was 7 feet. Each weapon was allowed 10 tries at the target from a stationary position. The targets speak for themselves. So when faced with an empty rifle  I think I will stick with my krag and it's bayonet.

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