New Army "Caliber Configuration Study"

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What if you could increase hit probability, reduce wind deflection & trajectory, with a lighter projectile that has way less recoil, and exceed M80 or 7.62x54R terminal energy beyond 300yds all in the same ball of wax?

Oh yeah, we've kicked that horse before.

130gr Lead Core 6.5mm .570 G1 BC, 2600fps

USSR 1986 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball .325 G1 BC, 2706fps

You could even drop the pressures and go with a 2500fps mv and still smoke it.

Uh huh. Question is, with the switch to lead-free bullets, can you get even 120gr 6.5mm, let alone 130gr?

Plus, you're picking one of the lowest BCs for LPS Ball shown on 7.62x54r.net. Try it with 110gr 6.5mm .450 G1 BC vs Polish 1986 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball .538 G1 BC, 2800fps