Cor-Bon/Robinson 6x45 caliber

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Cor-Bon and Robinson Armament have created a new caliber called the 6x45

The 6X45 is a 5.56x45 case necked-up to 6mm projectile. The 85gr DPX bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2,800fps and approx. 1480lbs at the muzzle with a 16" barrel

In terms of terminal performance can anyone here speculate how such a bullet will perform compared to other duty class calibers, and with threat incapacitation

[RyanB]

Is this a standardization of the 6x45mm wildcat of old or did they mess with it? Because thats a popular old wildcat.

[Alpha Sierra]

Is this a standardization of the 6x45mm wildcat of old ?

That's what it sounds like to me.

[Savior 6]

Sounds like a 6.8 competitor and better suited for PDW and short range incapacitation.

[Jay Cunningham]

I guess... why?

[Armati]

Another entry in the quest for perfect 6mm assault rifle round. Good luck.

Personal opinion:

Barring a leap ahead in personal weaponry (railguns, death rays, ect) the next big thing should be rifles with bbls in the 16-18" range that can launch a 100gr bullet with a MV of 3000fps.

There will also be a continued push for PDWs. Right now, the Army has PDWs in the force. They ARs with 10" bbls. However, they are only in the hands of SF. It would not surprise me in the least to see a move to put PDWs in the hands armor crews, truck drivers, MPs and other such troops who have traditionally been armed with pistols and SMGs.

The Army has long sought a single ammunition. The SAW was originally developed as a 6mm. The next big round needs to be effective in SAWs, DMRs, assault rifles and PDWs. It needs to be powerful enough for the SAW and DMR role, but not so overloaded that it cannot be operationally effective in a 10" bbl.