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Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH
Well I thought this might be a good place for this article, the Commandant has ordered the full replacement of the M16A4 with the M4 Carbine/or Mini 4 by the end of FY 2016.
Something to keep my learned Marine friend busy!?! 
Regards,
Pat
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The main reason the Marines hung back from adopting the M4 was effective range. Prior to the ACOG sights and new ammo the M4 really was more of a SMG then an assault rifle.
But with the new sights and ammo there is little difference between them ballistics wise.