09-05-2012, 01:25 AM
Roger that Tony. 5.56 carbines and rifles are limited in effective range in the hands of Joe tentpeg. This is why it makes even more sense for a Grendel LMG, DMR, and SASS family of calibers/weapons, to cover the longer distances for dismounts. The 5.56 NATO LMG concept never really made a lot of sense to anyone.
One aspect that would make the Grendel LMG less of a pig is a lower cyclic rate, in conjunction with a constant-recoil system that allows faster on-target results for even an entry-level soldier with minimal training.
With Grendel LMG's DMR's, and SASS rifles built around the cartridge, we wouldn't be limited by the 50k psi bolt thrust capacity of the current AR15, so a 130gr load would do really well from all those weapons. The Mk46 and Mk48 could be transitional platforms for the caliber change, with a feed tray cover, feed tray, and barrel swap.
One aspect that would make the Grendel LMG less of a pig is a lower cyclic rate, in conjunction with a constant-recoil system that allows faster on-target results for even an entry-level soldier with minimal training.
With Grendel LMG's DMR's, and SASS rifles built around the cartridge, we wouldn't be limited by the 50k psi bolt thrust capacity of the current AR15, so a 130gr load would do really well from all those weapons. The Mk46 and Mk48 could be transitional platforms for the caliber change, with a feed tray cover, feed tray, and barrel swap.