New Army uniform but no new rifle/cartridge?

[cory]

LR52:

However. The uniforms are purchased by the Joe's unless they are in SF or the Rangers.

And, the other stuff is issued and returned to be re-issued.

And, unless something has changed, some of these items are probably not issued to someone who isn't Combat Arms.

I believe we are at the end of the capabilities of a kinetic energy weapon unless something very dramatic happens in terms of propellant. A propellant that takes up half the space, gives twice the velocity with half the pressure. Then you will see a new carbine / rifle.

LR55

I only need one acronym to make my argument. SAW

I agree the science has just about maxed out for powder and cased ammunition rifles. However, the military has yet to take advantage of it.

The M249 SAW is an inadequate rifle using an inadequate round.

LRRPF52 makes a great argument as to why the 5.56 is an adequate carbine round for the common grunts. However, it's not adequate for an LMG or DMR.