09-04-2012, 01:18 PM
What does that tell us? That a Grendel round weighs more than a 5.56mm. Yep, knew that already. Using that assessment, the troops would have even more combat endurance if they were equipped with 5.7mm P90s or 4.6mm MP7s (all we need is a dinky little belt-fed MG to fire them).
Ammo weight is just one of the many considerations driving weapon and ammunition choices. By willingly carrying 7.62mm weapons instead of 5.56mm, the troops in Afghanistan have demonstrated that range and lethality can override weight in their priority order.
Ammo weight is just one of the many considerations driving weapon and ammunition choices. By willingly carrying 7.62mm weapons instead of 5.56mm, the troops in Afghanistan have demonstrated that range and lethality can override weight in their priority order.