05-17-2015, 01:52 AM
LRRPF52 Wrote:LSAT is going to be a game-changer I think. They've been doing a lot of operation testing with it in combat test units at Fort Benning. Look on the board in this photo:I think it's great that they plan to develop 6.5mm CT ammo and carbine, but I fail to see how CT technology in any of the mentioned calibers is going to change the game, which is try to kill the other guy. AFAIK, the only real change CT promises is reduced weight. Otherwise it has the same limitations as weapons that fire conventional ammo.
BTW, I can't help but wonder if the "Cartridge Optimization Trade Study" was based on 6.5mm Scenar or MatchKing projectiles, or realistic military bullet designs. If the calculations were done using the match bullet BC, the conclusions may be a bit optimistic.