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The US military's new M7 rifle with its 6.8x51mm cartridge suggests current military leaders do not think the full-power rifle cartridge was a mistake.
by Zak 3y ago
The US military's new M7 rifle with its 6.8x51mm cartridge suggests current military leaders do not think the full-power rifle cartridge was a mistake.
- unethical_ban 3y agoIt was a mistake at the time, but we've come around full circle a bit. If I recall correctly, and I am not a military expert, engagements are happening at longer distances again and enemies have stronger body armor. Thus the need once more for a large cartridge.
- somerandomqaguy 3y agoThe shift is more that that the military leaders think that the battle environment is changing again and this is to preempt that shift. Part of it is the perceived expectation of going against infantry with better body armor, and part of it is improved electronics. The M7 has a fire control computer built into the optic which should allow for easier engagements at extended range.