11-17-2011, 03:44 PM
The terminal performance of the then standard green tip round at the somewhat longer ranges in Afghanistan appears to have been the motivation for the 6.8 SPC and part of the impetus for thinking about the Grendel in this role.
The Mk262 is given credit for having largely corrected the long range terminal ballistics deficiency when issued to the designated marksman or other similar special purpose roles.
The M8855 A1 was designed and extensively tested to address more than one 5.56 NATO terminal ballistics issue in the hands of the line soldier.
What do anecdotal reports from folks in the field tells us about how well the M855 A1 promise is fulfilled?
If the promise is not fulfilled, then one would assume the development community will need to continue for a search to attain it. The 5.56 cartridge volume has been exploited about as much as it can be within current military production constraints, so that search might take us to another cartridge.
In that case, the Grendel might show very well with appropriate bullets.
The Mk262 is given credit for having largely corrected the long range terminal ballistics deficiency when issued to the designated marksman or other similar special purpose roles.
The M8855 A1 was designed and extensively tested to address more than one 5.56 NATO terminal ballistics issue in the hands of the line soldier.
What do anecdotal reports from folks in the field tells us about how well the M855 A1 promise is fulfilled?
If the promise is not fulfilled, then one would assume the development community will need to continue for a search to attain it. The 5.56 cartridge volume has been exploited about as much as it can be within current military production constraints, so that search might take us to another cartridge.
In that case, the Grendel might show very well with appropriate bullets.