Weird new FN America LICC in 6.5x43. Out of left field.

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Weird new FN America LICC in 6.5x43. Out of left field.

01-16-2023, 04:22 PM

Looks a ton like Grendel, but with a stainless steel case. LICC rifle uses a "midsized" receiver, long stroke gas piston, 3-lug bolt, non-recip side charging handle, and 25rd Magpul polymer mags.

FN America (FNA) Previews the Lightweight Intermediate Caliber Cartridge (LICC) Individual Weapon System (IWS) Developed for the Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate (IWTSD) | Soldier Systems Daily

https://soldiersystems.net/2023/01/16/the-fn-america-fna-previews-the-lightweight-intermediate-caliber-cartridge-licc-individual-weapon-system-iws-developed-for-the-irregular-warfare-technology-support-directorate-iwtsd/

FN America (FNA) is previewing an entirely new weapon system unlike anything you have seen at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, called the Lightweight Interm ...
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01-16-2023, 07:30 PM

My understanding is that it uses a 0.47" diameter base like the 308. It is closer to a 6.5mm version of the 6mm GT or .280 British.

Last edited by Fess; 01-16-2023, 07:34 PM. Reason: added 280 British
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