09-30-2017, 12:56 AM
LRRPF52 Wrote:If we're sticking with metallic cartridges, I don't want to get rid of 5.56 NATO. I really wish we had the 5.45x39 case to work with using .224 or 6mm projectiles out of it. That would allow more BC to be realized due to the amount of ogive length available.
Have DMs shooting Grendel, and a 6.5mm Lightweight LMG that is belt-fed. I'd prefer to have the LSAT with 6.5mm projectiles and the weight reduction.
Add a 6.5mm long gun for ELR like they're already working on. The main thing is to slowly phase out Albatross.62 NATO.
The problem with the .224 and 6mm is that they do not pack enough energy to take on stone houses. Or mud brick houses. The Russians found that out with 5.45x39 in Chechnya.
6.5mm makes sense. Our heavy cartridge should be the .338NM (8.59x63) for the M240 and sniping.