"Battle Rifle" vs. "Precision Rifle"
Given the greater weight of a semi-automatic 7.62 rifle/ammo platform, does a pure "battle rifle" like the SCAR-H really make sense? For the lightest weight possible on a battle rifle/carbine, a shorter, lightweight barrel is needed. Or, since the weapon is going to be heavier than a 5.56 rifle anyway, would it be better to have a heavier, accurised barrel, thus giving you a precision rifle? In other words, since you are paying the weight penalty anyway for a harder-hitting round, would it be best to fold that capability into an accurized weapon?
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