Originally Posted by
a0cake
Yes, I surely do. Let's look at velocities out of the 20'' M110 vs. a 16'' M110 carbine. These numbers are KAC's data, BTW. An average of 10 shots of M118 LR 175 grain:
M110 20'' = 2556 FPS
M110 Carbine 16'' = 2476 FPS
80 FPS is not a game changer. The majority of our engagements last time around were <800M. There were a few 1K + engagements, but not many. I would have much preferred a shorter, lighter weapon walking up and down the mountains. Every shot I took with the full size M110, I could have taken with a 16'' barrel.
If during mission planning, METT-TC considerations indicate that that the need for precision capabilities will manifest at 1,200M + ranges, I have the XM2010 chambered in 300 WINMAG available.
I believe a 16'' KAC gun would better fit into the family of systems currently available to US Army snipers than the 20'' gun does.