03-26-2015, 02:40 PM
From an adjacent, slightly older thread where the Marine Corps is doing very similar things.
In regards to the new muzzle device, bwaites had the best solution and I won't attempt to steal his thunder so here's what he said.
In regards to the new muzzle device, bwaites had the best solution and I won't attempt to steal his thunder so here's what he said.
bwaites Wrote:It would interesting to do a comparison of 16" rifle barrels and see at what point the extra mass becomes a liability. With 14.5 or 16 inch barrels, I bet 8-12 ounces buys a lot more stiffness and heat sink capability. Comps get better an better, but I think the real winner would be a lightweight 4-6" suppressor that would be good for 2-3000 rounds and then disposable. (Think about how that technology would bring the price of suppressors down!)
There is plenty of aftermarket stuff that would make the rifle easier to shoot and would be really cost effective at lengthening he rifle life.
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