Evolution of weapons in modern warfare.

[stanc]

We need to go to a bullpup like the Tavor X95. Carbine in a PWD size. Have a new caliber of ammunition, preferable in 6.5mm. We need few weapons systems so that we can carry more ammunition for one or two weapons. We need lighter weapons with less recoil.

I see the Tavor as the future. And either the 6.5 Grendel or something similar.

Your stated desires are contradictory.

1. The basic X95 weighs more than the basic M4, so your proposed change would result in individual weapons that are heavier, not lighter.

2. 6.5 Grendel ammo weighs substantially more than 5.56 NATO, so your proposed change would result in either an increase in carry load, or a decrease in number of rounds carried.

3. 6.5 Grendel produces more recoil than 5.56 NATO, not less.

Also, a 6.5 Grendel magazine of the same size as a 30-round 5.56 magazine holds only 25 rounds, which means either a reduction in basic ammo load, or an increase in number of magazines carried.

You can't have your cake and eat it, too. You need to decide whether you want a bullpup, or a lighter weapon; a more powerful cartridge, or less recoil; a larger caliber, or lighter ammunition; etc, etc.