07-11-2011, 08:34 PM
If you want barrier penetration, the 7.62x51 is plenty capable of launching a 200+ grain bullet at appropriate velocity to do so. With some of new powders, it will be a very good round for that application. If you go to strictly mounted use, you can even load it a bit longer and get back some of the lost powder space.
The .gov can order enough rounds that the new powders would be cost comparable with bulk powders, now, too.
The .gov can order enough rounds that the new powders would be cost comparable with bulk powders, now, too.
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