Maybe, and I am not saying you are wrong. The issue is the cartridge and weapon must meet the requirements (or MilSpec) to be viable, as well as be fiscally supportable across the logistics chain. To replace the current weapons/ammunition it is going to have to be a really 'gee wiz' system that far exceeds the current capabilities.
I am a fan of standardized calibers for rifleman, DM and Light MG, and we kind of have that with the 5.56. Is that the best caliber? Maybe not. Say we go to the 6.5G, what happens to the benefits of the round when you chrome line the chamber and bore? You are now probably creating a 2 MOA weapon, negating the BC/accuracy benefits of the Grendel.
.338 Lapua is a great round - but as a MMG? You must consider the weight of the ammo in the discussion as well as the weight of the weapons system, and the ability for someone to manage the recoil. A MMG/GPMG is meant to be man portable with adequate ammo. Not everyone in the military is 6'2' and 225Lbs.
I am a fan of standardized calibers for rifleman, DM and Light MG, and we kind of have that with the 5.56. Is that the best caliber? Maybe not. Say we go to the 6.5G, what happens to the benefits of the round when you chrome line the chamber and bore? You are now probably creating a 2 MOA weapon, negating the BC/accuracy benefits of the Grendel.
.338 Lapua is a great round - but as a MMG? You must consider the weight of the ammo in the discussion as well as the weight of the weapons system, and the ability for someone to manage the recoil. A MMG/GPMG is meant to be man portable with adequate ammo. Not everyone in the military is 6'2' and 225Lbs.
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