Weird new FN America LICC in 6.5x43. Out of left field. - Printable Version +- 6.5 Grendel Forum (https://65grendel.com) +-- Forum: 6.5 GRENDEL FORUM NEWS (https://65grendel.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=5) +--- Forum: Firearms Industry News and New Products (https://65grendel.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=27) +--- Thread: Weird new FN America LICC in 6.5x43. Out of left field. (/showthread.php?tid=25306)

Weird new FN America LICC in 6.5x43. Out of left field. - m796rider - 01-16-2023 Looks a ton like Grendel, but with a stainless steel case. LICC rifle uses a "midsized" receiver, long stroke gas piston, 3-lug bolt, non-recip side charging handle, and 25rd Magpul polymer mags. https://soldiersystems.net/2023/01/16/the-fn-america-fna-previews-the-lightweight-intermediate-caliber-cartridge-licc-individual-weapon-system-iws-developed-for-the-irregular-warfare-technology-support-directorate-iwtsd/ Weird new FN America LICC in 6.5x43. Out of left field. - Fess - 01-16-2023 My understanding is that it uses a 0.47" diameter base like the 308. It is closer to a 6.5mm version of the 6mm GT or .280 British.