| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 30/12/18 05:29 AM |
Re: USSOCOM has adopted the 6.5 CM as their new Precision Rifle
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The second article seems most informative as it make it clear this only a call for prototype, not adaptation of any specific cartridge or weapon.
The last article I read stated one of the concerns with the 6.5 CM initially was only one company was manufacturing brass--now that there are 5 or 6, no longer a concern. Stated it was down to the 260 Rem or the 6.5CM --in the end the Creedmoor won out.. stated cartridge design was a big part as the CM operated more efficiently in the AR platform..
Yes agree also have read about the 6.8 being tested as well..personally I feel the 6.5 will win out for a lot of reasons..but, its a gov. decision so who knows where that will go..
At one point while testing per the ANNUAL issue of GUNS AND AMMO it stated, if barrel life was NOT a consideration, the 6mm would have gotten the nod..but the 6.5 has 2 to 3 times longer barrel life..so….???