10-23-2013, 05:30 PM
stanc Wrote:Not likely, due to:
- Cartridge OAL
- Belted case
This is making the case to merge the 5.56x45 and 7.62x51 into a 6.5mm GPC. Use the lighter MG (ie SAW). The GPC would not perform as well the 7.62x51. However the snipers are no longer using 7.62x51 but rather moving to heavier cartridges. Thus it makes sense that the GP MG would use the sniper round. Plus a heavier, more powerful round on the GP MG would cut down the need for the .50 cal (M2).
