06-15-2011, 03:01 PM
I think those tests would indeed show very interesting results. It might also be useful to test all three cartridges on ordnance gelatin by shooting the various bullets at 100 yards/meters for the infantry rifle test, 650 yards/meters for the sniper/designated marksman rifle, and 200 yards/meters for the machine gun test.
Comparing all the results would indeed provide very useful infomation.
The only other suggestion would be to use a better grade of factory ammo for the Grendel than Wolf. Wolf ammo is well known for being fairly inaccurate, and that wouldn't help the results. Hornady, Alexander Arms, or Black Hills ammo would provide more consistent accuracy. I'm not suggesting using match ammo for the Grendel and ball for the other cartridges as that wouldn't be fair. However, using ammo that is pretty well known for the worst accuracy of factory ammo isn't fair either.
Overall, I think the testing suggested is well thought out, and would be very helpful. I doubt the military will do such testing because the results may strongly suggest that a change is needed. And the military supply line has long been known for not wanting to change.
Comparing all the results would indeed provide very useful infomation.
The only other suggestion would be to use a better grade of factory ammo for the Grendel than Wolf. Wolf ammo is well known for being fairly inaccurate, and that wouldn't help the results. Hornady, Alexander Arms, or Black Hills ammo would provide more consistent accuracy. I'm not suggesting using match ammo for the Grendel and ball for the other cartridges as that wouldn't be fair. However, using ammo that is pretty well known for the worst accuracy of factory ammo isn't fair either.
Overall, I think the testing suggested is well thought out, and would be very helpful. I doubt the military will do such testing because the results may strongly suggest that a change is needed. And the military supply line has long been known for not wanting to change.