6mm ARC

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So given the performance requests of the ARC who are the likely suspects in your opinion?

Someone needing lightweight, long-range capability. I'd actually guess SEALs. But as more of a testing or proof-of-concept exercise than any fielding.

.50 Beowulf was used in Afghanistan by a contractor to fold an insurgent in half, after taking out the spine.

6.5 Grendel was used in Afghanistan by one of the Air Force special ops groups to hit someone 1200 yards away.

So, sometimes, these boutique cartridges get "used," but I wouldn't call it "used." More like limited field testing?

I'm wary to give too much credence to military "use" of 6mmARC. Look at the hype surrounding the introduction of the 6.8 SPC, with much speculation it would be the next SOCOM Wunder Vapen and coming soon to Big Green. Despite the hype it went nowhere in the military.

Having watched Bill Alexander try to navigate the labyrinthine military procurement system with 6.5 Grendel was educational. All anybody can do is wait and see what shakes out.

Meanwhile, it's a worthy little cartridge.