11-13-2011, 02:24 AM
Well, like the proposal to have different loadings of the same caliber for rifle and LMG, it's not supported by history.
Back around 1970, another cartridge intermediate in power between 5.56 and 7.62 was proposed for a LMG. The 6mm XM732 SAW round was essentially a smaller-caliber 6.5 Grendel, having a long, streamlined bullet at moderate velocity. It was canned because the Army's leadership didn't want to add a third caliber...
Back around 1970, another cartridge intermediate in power between 5.56 and 7.62 was proposed for a LMG. The 6mm XM732 SAW round was essentially a smaller-caliber 6.5 Grendel, having a long, streamlined bullet at moderate velocity. It was canned because the Army's leadership didn't want to add a third caliber...