The extra movement is very useful. What other defensive unit can keep up with cuirs or cavalry (if pre-built). Throw in spies to drop defenses, and you can do some swift conquering.
Unless I am facing large quantities of cavalry and/or rifles, I would often hold off rifling if I am planning for war.
Unless I am facing large quantities of cavalry and/or rifles, I would often hold off rifling if I am planning for war.