06-16-2011, 01:12 PM
stanc Wrote:Use identically-configured, 20" barrel, M16-type rifles or 14.5" (or 16") barrel, M4-type carbines in 5.56mm and 6.5mm, with same type of sights.
Three targets, widely spaced, at any range from 25 yards/meters to 500 yards/meters. Use standing position at close range(s), kneeling, prone, or (vehicle) supported position for long range(s).
30 rounds, firing controlled pairs (aka double taps), in timed fire, using same time limit for each. Determine number of hits for each weapon.
Ammunition
5.56 NATO 62gr M855
6.5 Grendel 110gr Wolf FMJ or 120gr Wolf MPT (or handloads w/Norma 120gr FMJ)
Stan:
Easy one for me to do.
Just a few questions.
What is it you are trying to prove or disprove? My suggestion is that if you don't want to state your objectives in the open that you write them down and send them to a honest third party. Once they are written and sent, you can not change them. I trust Waites so given you can answer a few more questions about this portion of your test, I may be tempted to run it if Waites had a copy of your research question and agreed that the question was clearly stated and without prejudice towards any single cartridge or weapon.
As for other questions. SASS and SDMR are only names. What specific technology do these possess that other rifles don't? I have many rifles but am not sure if there is some technology unique to a SASS or SDMR that my other rifles don't have. You specified SASS and SDMR so define them so I can tell if I have the same technology in my rifles.
BTW -- what is the issued US Army SDM rifle? I have not seen one in the hands of an Infantryman -- ever. Unless you are talking about that M-14 retread.
State the specific size and shape of the target.
What type of target material? Steel is unreliable at distance so paper should be used.
Define a hit? If it is anywere on the paper or must be in a kill zone of some size. If a kill zone -- specify its location and dimensions. This makes a difference in how much attention one focuses and how one approaches the environment when shooting.
What specific distances? Sorry but you have to be specific in the distances as again, how a shooter approaches the situation depends on distances.
What is your time limit for the 20 rounds slow fire?
Under what environmental conditions would you consider the test to be valid?
LR1955