01-18-2014, 03:42 PM
I think we all agree that the 6.5 caliber is an excellent hunting caliber.
The caliber has good potential for creating a weapon system superior to those based on the 7.62 caliber when light materiel and personnel are the targets. The Grendel can be shown to be superior in many of the roles, particularly the LMG.
The challenge revolves around the resistance to changes in caliber when major breakthroughs in firearms technology are "just around the corner." BTW, these breakthroughs have been imminent since the late 1950's making the 60+ year run somewhat a record for a major new technology.
Hence, Tony & his debate community have been searching for and working to invent a caliber / case combination that might have enough superiority to compel a change in basic firearms cartridge in one or more major military forces. The Grendel case is, to date, the closest to satisfying the goal.
The order is a tall one and a noble goal. I have participated in the discussions, and will continue to do so off and on as time permits.
The caliber has good potential for creating a weapon system superior to those based on the 7.62 caliber when light materiel and personnel are the targets. The Grendel can be shown to be superior in many of the roles, particularly the LMG.
The challenge revolves around the resistance to changes in caliber when major breakthroughs in firearms technology are "just around the corner." BTW, these breakthroughs have been imminent since the late 1950's making the 60+ year run somewhat a record for a major new technology.
Hence, Tony & his debate community have been searching for and working to invent a caliber / case combination that might have enough superiority to compel a change in basic firearms cartridge in one or more major military forces. The Grendel case is, to date, the closest to satisfying the goal.
The order is a tall one and a noble goal. I have participated in the discussions, and will continue to do so off and on as time permits.