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07-31-2018, 04:51 PM

n9nwo Wrote:What we have found is that 5.56 is too light for the type of buildings we are engaging in Europe and Asia. Mostly stone or brick. 6.5mm not only has a sweet spot but has less recoil for the same job that is being done by the 7.62mm

If we do have a two caliber system then it should be 6.5mm and .338 (8.59mm).

I wouldn't want to hump .338 ammo as a dismount. I can see it for supplanting and replacing .50 BMG on vehicles/aircraft, but not for dismounted, linked ammo.

M855A1 is a great barrier penetration round in 5.56 NATO.

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