06-17-2015, 04:00 PM
LRRPF52 Wrote:And now you push into a heavier weapon, with longer bolt travel requirements, with less available space on my kit for mags, in order to reach 6mm-6.5mm BC's that can be used already within the existing system dimensions of the AR15 family.Hey, I just said it was an option. I didn't say it was the best option.

But, if the military should decide to adopt a new conventional cartridge, I think it'll likely have a longer COAL than 5.56 NATO (for example, .264 USA, 6.5x43 Lapua), making the issues you raise above inevitable.
