[Do the math]

I am a NRA sharpshooter (w/ 1 bar), and an Army expert marksman. When I was a young lad, I could reach out and touch you at 600-700 yards easy, with a semi auto rifle (can't see that far now). Full auto sucks, unless you intend to spray and pray. Full auto is for amateurs.

[Gaffer]

Try saying that to a GI who came up against an MG 42.

Look closely at the barrel changeout as well as the perspective from the target’s point of view.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N59msUnyy1g