Squatchy Wrote:Does the 6.5 grendel have the potential to replace the 5.56 for the military?Possibly. IIRC, PEO Soldier wants 800-meter capability. While some Horde members have shot targets at such long range, I don't know if anybody has tried it with service grade FMJ ammo. It might require a larger, more powerful cartridge to meet the requirements being discussed.
Quote:If you had to take a guess what would your prediction of the next standard nato caliber be?The LSAT folks are reportedly working on 6.5mm polymer cased-telescoped ammo (and a carbine to fire it), the USAMU has developed a 6.5x47mm (.264 USA) round, and Lapua is said to have collaborated with HK to create what is essentially a slightly "stretched" 6.5 Grendel. So, 6.5mm would seem to be as good of a guess as any.
P.S. If you haven't already done so, you may wish to check some of the threads in the Military sub-forum. There have been a number of relevant discussions.