New Marine Corps weapon to replace SAW

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Stan,

Apologies in advance for a more personal response than normal...

Apologies not necessary, Joe.

...but you have shown that the PM channel is not respected.

:confused: I have no idea what you mean by that.

The last time we got into this line of discussion, things did not end well. Are you again trying to stir up a senseless debate along the lines of "He said, She said" ???

:confused: Again, no idea what you mean by such an odd question.

The only "fact" about your discussion about the M27-type link is that you posted it. You did not claim the compatibility as a fact but as an apparent suitability.

Fact: As I stated in 2005, the 6.8 SPC case dimensions are compatible with the M27 link configuration except for loop diameter. This statement has been proven correct by MGA's development of the M68 link, which is identical to the M27 link except for having loops of the correct diameter to fit the 6.8 SPC case.

Fact: The 6.5 Grendel case not only is too fat for the M27 link, but the head-to-shoulder dimension does not permit the necessary shoulder extension for proper interface with the M249 feed pawls, or the cartridge stop on the M249 feed tray. (See attached photos.)

You then proceeded to engage in the written equivalent of screaming contests when anyone voiced even a mild alternative to your intuitive claims.

So, you consider my noting that the very unconventional concepts for link designs are of questionable value is your idea of the written equivalent of screaming??? LOL.