04-27-2017, 05:50 PM
stanc Wrote:Gene,
I fully agree with your analysis. I've made similar points in past threads.
The question is, are there factions in the Army who really are pushing for a 7.62 interim battle rifle? I've not yet seen substantiation for the story, although the statement by PEO Soldier about 800-meter capability does give some credence.
Also, I'd appreciate your thoughts on the body armor question in post #61 above.
Stan:
Sure will. My view. I have never seen one round of 7.62 AP issued to any of the units I worked with between Y2K and about 2K12. Maybe they got some in country but no one ever mentioned it to me. Not even sure if the prototype 7.62 AP that was being worked somewhere around Y2K ever got developed. I don't think it did any better at beating its way through things as ball but maybe since then something has been produced and issued. Can't say as I ever heard of 5.56 AP. M-855 with the tungsten tip does a pretty good job of going through things.
Body armor is monstrously expensive and I doubt many countries could outfit their guys with stuff as good as ours. If it isn't as good as ours, it can be defeated easier and may make the situation your mentioned (comparing a 7.62 AP to a 5.56 AP) mute.
I really hesitate to get into terminal ballistics simply because of the variables involved.
LR55