LAND FORCES
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Modify the M14 for 3 round burst, I can’t see that not being a whole lot easier and more efficient
Larry at 1:04 PMNice!! Two or three years to plan, then another 3-4 years to set machines. All to make ammunition for a system of weapons not yet chosen or funded. It is not even clear that this intermediate round is needed or wanted by the average groundpounder. This is just another way to fleece taxpayers and do nothing much of value to increase troop effectiveness or national security.
Brian Reilly at 8:36 AMThe 6.8 round will not give us overmatch. If you want overmatch, then use a 165 grain 7.62x51.
Edward Randall at 7:50 PMBring back the M-14 for part of the squad.
MikeyC at 12:19 AMI love the 6.8 spc round, although I have a the much better chamber than the original Remington contrived. Packs way more punch than the 5.56, only slightly more recoil, and is accurate at a distance. So hopefully the Army sticks with that round, but even if they don't, it will mean that those of us that reload will see a bevy of improved 6.8 bullets. Both in the hunting and VLD types.
Tom at 2:20 PM
For the last 15 years some European countries have planned to replace the 5,56x45 (.223 Rem) with an intermediate cartridge. Army tests showed that the case volume had to be in the 6.5 TCU/6.5 Grendel class and the caliber had to be in the .257-.277 class. The projectile itself will be the most critical part with a combination of high BC, low mass and decent penetration while allowing enough velocity in a barrel no longer than 16 inch. Due to its bore efficiency, the .277 is the logical choice.
BillShut Bogussian at 7:09 AM