Joglee Wrote:Because they're wanting one gun that can be employed as a Carbine, IAR, and DMR in 7.62.Still not seeing how that "just spells Afghanistan."
The stated reason for wanting 7.62 weapons is body armor defeat, which has not been an issue in Afghanistan.
Joglee Wrote:I just don't see it holding up to a peer nation employing a whole host of SCHV rifles mixed with large caliber rifles.Since war against a peer nation seems rather unlikely, I doubt that it will matter what caliber weapons are used.
But, if such a war were to happen, is it possible that 7.62 AP versus 5.45 AP might give the edge to our guys?