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Some people get excited about larger magazines. 40 rds, 100 rds, 250 rds, drum magazines, etc. The original M16A1 used a 20 rd magazine, but was upgraded to a 30 rd magazine, and that has become the standard. Although a larger magazine seems like a good idea, there's a tradeoff between weight and reload frequency. Too much weight attached to the rifle itself makes the rifle heavier to carry and tougher to maneuver. 30 rd mags have become the standard, partly because they strike this balance well, although for AR10s (typically with heavier rounds), 20 rd mags are typically preferred.
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