I think 224 Valk would be a great SAW cartridge. On a 249 style weapon you dont mind a little longer barrel length, and plunging fire on a distance target would be greatly improved over a a similar 556 gun. The higher velocity and BC would mean 308+ reach in a very light platform. (something we desperaetly wanted in Afghanistan)
Of course I believe the 249 is a poor weapon system and should be replaced sometime soon. The relibability just isnt there, and there is definetely weight to be cut from the over al package. Something like the Ares MCR in 224 valk would be the business.
For carbines though, I dont think you could do much better than a 6.8 caliber with a M855A1 style bullet. Im sure if a little attention was left in the BC department: a 500 meter devastator could be a reality.
Last edited by turnburglar; 05-21-18 at 17:50.
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