Forum:Service Rifle - anyone use it?

As per the wiki, the NCR-issue Service Rifle is the unholy union of AR-15 and AR-10 parts, and can be located pretty early in the game. I just wanna know if there is anyone else besides me that uses it, even to pretty high levels. In my games, I actually enjoy the challenge of not using overpowered/rare weapons. It is relatively light, packs a punch, and 5.56mm is relatively cheap. Really, the only thing I would change is the iron sights (too constricted for my tastes)

Thoughts?--NCRandproud123 21:17, October 26, 2011 (UTC)

Never liked any of the 5.56mm rifles really. I'd rather used a sniper, hunting rifle, cowboy repeater, lever action or hunting shotguns. Would chose the varmint over service if I had to use a 5.56. There's just something about it that doesnt feel right, no real satisfaction when you shoot. 21:21, October 26, 2011 (UTC)

I'm with ya. Got the Service Rifle at Mohave Outpost and used it for quite a while after that (I think until I got into Vegas?). It's a good gun, and it's great for RPing if you're a NCR-lovin' kind of Courier. Flagcaptured 03:08, October 27, 2011 (UTC)

- If I do use it, it's rarely at long ranges. I'll usually switch to it if I have it when the enemy gets in to mid-to-close range. Message 03:14, October 27, 2011 (UTC)

I'm level 28, and have done Veronica's quest, and retrieved the pulse gun. All-American was right next to it. Been using it ever since. 5.56 is cheap, I'll grant you that, but Service Rifle is really only useful at early levels. I prefer Unarmed anyway, so I never used it. No need for ammo. I know what you mean Jasper, never really felt for it. Red Tie Guy

Our opinion of the standard service rifle reminds us of the comments the Arms merchant at the 188 trading post had to say about the general quality of NCR standard issue gear, not very good. Lackluster to say the least, our Weathered 10mm pistol is better, especially once we got it fully modded.DarthOrc 04:02, October 27, 2011 (UTC)DarthOrc

Used it like crazy on my second playthrough, absolutely loved it.

Now I use Ratslayer/That Gun combo instead for long range sneaking and short range dominating.

However, I got the Survivalist's Rifle recently and I'm loving it even more due to its new more intense ammo loadout, whilst remaining VATS friendly and accurate. --98.243.106.164 18:39, November 4, 2011 (UTC)

I'm just bummed there's no automatic or burst fire 5.56 weapons in this game. I love the assault rifle and Chinese assault rifle from fallout 3. If the service rifle was automatic or burst I'd be all over it. Zac hemker 08:25, November 6, 2011 (UTC)