No, because 6.8 SPC is a terrible choice if you are looking for any sort of ballistic efficiency.
Sig's design is indeed a 7.62 NATO sized case pushing a 135gr bullet ~3000 fps
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No, because 6.8 SPC is a terrible choice if you are looking for any sort of ballistic efficiency.
Sig's design is indeed a 7.62 NATO sized case pushing a 135gr bullet ~3000 fps
http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-c...5/img_9124.jpg
I think cased telescopic would be good if they get it working correctly. A 6.8 WSM equivalent Cased telescopic not so much. I understand the why but this whole thing seems so misguided. I hope the Marine Corps doesn't follow them down this path but I am sure if the Army goes through with it they will get pulled in as well.
Hey Guys, Please remember that I was asking a question here, as in, "Does anyone know for certain if the new, 2019 6.8 round will be the original 6.8 SPC Load" ? ( Spec. I I chamber, of course. ) I then went on to comment on my personal affection for the round, provided it's utilized within its design parameters, which IMHO is between 0 - 550 Meters, or so. That's basically what I was asking, period. Remember, our Military does many things that just don't make any sense to the rest of us. In fact, if 'they' we're seeking a 'COTS' product for immediate issue, perhaps the 6.5 Grendal would have given them better long range performance over & above the 6.SPC SPC ? I too agree that when reading over the assorted articles, it becomes apparent that they're not certain as to which ctg design will ultimately be adopted, other than one with an 6.8 diameter projectile. ( At least for now ? ) I really won't be surprised to see some form of 'caseless' ammunition put into use, 1st least on a limited issue / trials basis.
[ Particularly for use in the LMG variants currently being issued. Our Military has been looking at this for quite a few years now. ]
Yup, it all depends on how the Military decided to deal with this particular issue. If they decide upon a short term, COST approach, or decide to go full force into an ultimate, longer lasting solution ? So, as usual for us Folks, it remains a wait & see proposition.
Best, dpast32
Sorry, up all night again! Meant to reply directly to the last comment about summoning a Uber...hahaha
I worked for years with my factory's compliance to various government regulations (safety, environmental, etc). Some of the laws were written so badly that I eventually developed a theory: before any regulation is written, the authors sit down and drink a bunch of beer. Later I added freeway on and off ramps and bridges to the list of beer-related designs.
There are your one keggers: they aren't so bad, but are really annoying
There are your two keggers: it is immediately obvious that no sober person had a hand in it
Then there are your three keggers: reference the .270 Next Generation Squad Weapon
Yup, once you start cutting the barrel down, the amount of gunpowder goes up. If you start crunching numbers, a 270 Winchester Short Magnum is hard pressed to do the job.
We used to joke that using a magnum cartridge with a SBR gave you a rifle, flame thrower and flash-bang device all in one. - We didn't expect anyone to take us seriously!