02-18-2013, 11:54 PM
I think it is right to say that the USA is fully prepared to follow the course of action it believes is right. Hence the M855A1. Theoretically, this improved ammo is a great idea. In reality, it is expensive to produce, has mired the army in litigation with the original patent holder of the design, requires weapons to be re-zeroed versus ordinary M855 ammo - a huge risk factor if ammo types are mixed on the battlefield, has very high chamber pressures (almost at proof testing limits) and still doesn't provide significant overmatch versus Russian 7.62 mm x 54R.
A GPC projectile made from steel and copper could be highly effective. We're seeing impressive new designs emerge that provide much better barrier penetration en route to a target and much better soft tissue performance. What Nammo did with the Norwegian Army's 5.56 mm ammunition shows what can be done while achieving green credentials.
And, of course, while the list of enemies is valid, it is by no means complete.
A GPC projectile made from steel and copper could be highly effective. We're seeing impressive new designs emerge that provide much better barrier penetration en route to a target and much better soft tissue performance. What Nammo did with the Norwegian Army's 5.56 mm ammunition shows what can be done while achieving green credentials.
And, of course, while the list of enemies is valid, it is by no means complete.