12-01-2011, 03:06 AM
Tony,
Good article. Well reasoned. I especially liked the postscript, and the photo comparing 6.5 Grendel and 7 UIAC. I think that's the first time I've seen the two rounds together.
Clearly, a bullpup is the way to get a short rifle with maximized ballistic performance. However, until a bullpup is developed that successfully addresses the issues of ergonomics, ambidexterity, and adjustable length of pull, I'm not sure it should be advocated as part of the solution.
In light of the fact that such an optimized bullpup does not exist, combined with the longstanding antipathy toward bullpups in the US Army and the matter that the British Army has been put off them, might it be better to concentrate on pursuing a cartridge that can give the desired performance in a conventional carbine?
Stan
Good article. Well reasoned. I especially liked the postscript, and the photo comparing 6.5 Grendel and 7 UIAC. I think that's the first time I've seen the two rounds together.
Clearly, a bullpup is the way to get a short rifle with maximized ballistic performance. However, until a bullpup is developed that successfully addresses the issues of ergonomics, ambidexterity, and adjustable length of pull, I'm not sure it should be advocated as part of the solution.
In light of the fact that such an optimized bullpup does not exist, combined with the longstanding antipathy toward bullpups in the US Army and the matter that the British Army has been put off them, might it be better to concentrate on pursuing a cartridge that can give the desired performance in a conventional carbine?
Stan