US Army Considers Adopting an Interim Battle Rifle in 7.62NATO: eventually adopt 6.5

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It appears that you misunderstood me. I was not advocating a return to 7.62 rifles.

I was only noting that PEO Soldier (and other organizations and individuals) want 800-meter engagement capability for all soldiers.

Actually, I agree with your position on the matter.

P.S. There is one issue that seems like it could warrant fielding of an interim 7.62 battle rifle: Defeat of modern hard body armor.

Some people foresee going up against an opponent which equips its soldiers with hard armor comparable to that worn by US troops.

7.62 AP is significantly better at penetrating hard armor than 5.56 AP.