07-18-2017, 01:49 AM
Hmmm...
Former 11C here.
The idea of the 'Rifleman' using precision fire in place of fire superiority had grunts with 3 round mag Krags getting torn up by Spanish grunts shooting Mausers.
There are a lot of things I disliked about the 5.56, particularly barrier penetration or lack thereof.
Otherwise it's alright for how we use it in fire and maneuver tactics.
Realistically a grunt needs to carry as many rounds as possible, be able to engage to 500 meters, be able to lay a heavy volume of fire as accurately as possible. 5.56 does these things pretty well.
Sure there are rounds that are more effective, but 5.56 does everything well enough.
Former 11C here.
The idea of the 'Rifleman' using precision fire in place of fire superiority had grunts with 3 round mag Krags getting torn up by Spanish grunts shooting Mausers.
There are a lot of things I disliked about the 5.56, particularly barrier penetration or lack thereof.
Otherwise it's alright for how we use it in fire and maneuver tactics.
Realistically a grunt needs to carry as many rounds as possible, be able to engage to 500 meters, be able to lay a heavy volume of fire as accurately as possible. 5.56 does these things pretty well.
Sure there are rounds that are more effective, but 5.56 does everything well enough.