stanc Wrote:I'd say it's better to compare weight of 100 rds of linked ammo.Some figures for your consideration.
Individual links don't weigh much, but 100 of them do add up. Also, links for the .422" case can be smaller and lighter than those for a .441" case. The latter will likely be about midway in size and weight between the 6mm SAW link (which is a near perfect fit to the 6.8x43 case) and the 7.62 M13 link.
[INDENT]7.62x51 (147gr bullet) -- Ctg: 392 gr / Link: 65gr
7x46 (130gr bullet) ----- Ctg: 292 gr / Link: 50gr
6.8x43 (110gr bullet) --- Ctg: 263 gr / Link: 35gr
100rds of linked 7.62x51 -- 6.53 lbs
100rds of linked 7x46 ----- 4.89 lbs
100rds of linked 6.8x43 --- 4.25 lbs[/INDENT]
Obviously, 100 linked rounds of Tony's proposed 6.5-7x45 would have a weight somewhere in between 7x46 and 6.8x43.
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