Even if say, a group of Rangers had a .300 blackout as their firearm, the also have may have Scar Heavies, LMGs, GPMGs, mortars, or their radio for calling in air support or artillery. All of which are more effective at keeping the oppositions heads down. I'm pretty sure this has been covered in this thread before. Anyway, if they were selected for a mission it would be someones responsibility to decide on the potential for engagements at those distances and making sure that they are equipped to handle it.
Even with the "heavier" supportive weapons available, I would still want the bulk of my guys (i.e. those armed with an M4) to be able to hit someone at that 500-700 meter range if in a firefight and that would preclude 300BLK.
Think about it: let's say your platoon has 30 guys in it, and perhaps 24 or so are armed with M4's. You get into a firefight at ~ 600 meters. Now, with an ACOG especially, you can effectively engage with your whole platoon if those guys are using 5.56mm. However, if they have 300BLK then you basically have 6 guys armed with SAWs and 240's who are delivering somewhat deadly return fire. I'll take the former, not the latter.
I know what you're saying about mission-dictated weapons choice but in general 300BLK is not gonna get play time.
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From what little I know, there are organizations using the 300. Others are T&Eing it. It has a role to play I think.
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I talked with a guy (who would know such things) recently who told me the 300BLK is seeing some limited usage during raids.
Just look at that recent raid in Somalia where the HK MP-7 was found. Even if the weapon isn't widespread it could be very useful to certain people with the ability to choose.
C co 1/30th Infantry Regiment
3rd Brigade 3rd Infantry Division
2002-2006
OIF 1 and 3
IraqGunz:
No dude is going to get shot in the chest at 300 yards and look down and say "What is that, a 3 MOA group?"
Did I read that the Mk12 was discontinued?
Why? I thought it was highly thought of by its users.
C co 1/30th Infantry Regiment
3rd Brigade 3rd Infantry Division
2002-2006
OIF 1 and 3
IraqGunz:
No dude is going to get shot in the chest at 300 yards and look down and say "What is that, a 3 MOA group?"
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