06-17-2011, 08:45 PM
No confusion -- If Grendel is better in terminal effects than 7.62X51 then it will be better than 5.56. Hence this and the cinder block test don't need 5.56.
I don't claim Grendel superiority. I maintain that we need to prove the Grendel is clearly superior in at least one key area to get traction in the quest.
Proving that it is merely "as good as" guarantees that nothing happens...
The tests do indeed need to be fair and balanced -- but if the results show that the Grendel is about the same as the 7.62 and 5.56 in all areas, then you're done and we'll continue with the current weapons mix.
I don't claim Grendel superiority. I maintain that we need to prove the Grendel is clearly superior in at least one key area to get traction in the quest.
Proving that it is merely "as good as" guarantees that nothing happens...
The tests do indeed need to be fair and balanced -- but if the results show that the Grendel is about the same as the 7.62 and 5.56 in all areas, then you're done and we'll continue with the current weapons mix.