Grendel as a Universal Infantry Cartridge

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Why don't we get them a unicorn to ride into battle with while we're at it.
Until we figure out how to manipulate the laws of physics, this isn't going to happen.

Sure it can happen, I have had a 6mm since 2009 that will do it but I think a 95gr bullet is a little light. The 6.5x45, 6.8x45 or Murrays 7mmUIAC (7x46) will all do it and I think Guardsman is working on a similar 6.5 x46 for the UK that will do it. It takes a case with 40-42gr H20 capacity and a .25 BC bullet. I know someone that can make a poly case happen that will also reduce the ammo weight. The SCAR 17 is a light enough platform my Nexgen rifle is too. There are a few European countries interested and testing Murrays 7mmUIAC now.
The problem is getting the guys making the decision to make one and then getting the money to make it happen.

The thing is this intermediate cartridge has come up as a major meeting in the military 14 times since 2004. All of the carbine competitions the military has had, the XM-8, the SCAR program, Just look the topics of all the NDIA meetings. Everyone knows they need to change or improve the weapons, it comes up over and over. Early in 2014 the new caliber study will start. They just can't leave it alone, at some point in time they will change.

I don't disagree with you about training, there needs to be some changes there too.