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10-18-2015, 06:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-18-2015, 06:27 AM by stanc.)
LRRPF52 Wrote:The most damning argument against a single caliber for most shoulder-fired small arms is one I have brought up many times before, yet remains unaddressed in that article.
He's obviously a one-caliber proponent. Surely you don't expect him to bring up a point that would detract from his stance?
Quote:LSAT takes care of the range, while allowing much more ammo to be carried, so this GPC argument is really based on the premise that metallic cased ammunition will be the dominant technology into the future for cartridges.
Actually, Tony considers the LSAT telescoped cartridges as an even better option for a GPC.
Quote:Machineguns and mortars are what do the bulk of extended distance engagements. How about a machinegun that weighs less than the PKM with more reach, with less recoil, lighter ammo? LSAT is already on that, to include 6.5mm.
Yup. It'll be interesting to see how that pans out. But, the priority reportedly is on developing a 7.62mm CTA machine gun, which doesn't make sense to me since 6.5mm is supposedly what they really want.
