01-18-2014, 03:30 AM
Trooper Wrote:One thing. With comparison to the .308, the 6.5x55 Swede is the standard.
Why?
The 6.5 x 55 with a modern 140 grain bullet would greatly outperform 7.62mm at long range, but there would be no saving in size or weight and not a lot in recoil. The Army would never go for that - not enough advantages. A c.6.5mm round which matches the 7.62 x 51 M80's long-range performance while achieving significant savings in weight and recoil would be a lot more attractive (and even that won't be an easy sell).
