Originally posted by stanc
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I think it is essential for the success of the concept that soldiers using the new round in combat must not notice any shortfall in comparison with the 7.62mm, especially in long-range hit probability, otherwise they will still insist on keeping the 7.62mm. If the new round can provide this while achieving significant reductions in weight and recoil, then I think it could kill off the 5.56mm, given that many soldiers have said that they would rather carry 7.62mm weapons than 5.56mm.
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