I just read that the US Army was adopting the 6.8 (replacing 5.56). Is the confirmed or another study?
Doesn't look like the 6.8 SPC...
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/07/16/six-companies-to-develop-prototypes-for-us-armys-next-generation-squad-automatic-weapon/
Update, the U.S. Army recently awarded five companies contracts to develop a prototype weapon intended to replace the 5.56x45mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.
The companies are:
AAI Corporation Textron Systems – Hunt Valley, MD.
FN America LLC. – Columbia, SC.
General Dynamics-OTS Inc. – Williston, VT.
PCP Tactical, LLC – Vero Beach, FL.
Sig Sauer Inc. – Newington, NH.
The caliber and type of ammunition is up to the companies and it is reported that most are using the government provided 6.8mm projectile. The ammunition must weigh 20 percent less than an equivalent brass case ammunition.
Doesn't look like the 6.8 SPC...
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/07/16/six-companies-to-develop-prototypes-for-us-armys-next-generation-squad-automatic-weapon/
Update, the U.S. Army recently awarded five companies contracts to develop a prototype weapon intended to replace the 5.56x45mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.
The companies are:
AAI Corporation Textron Systems – Hunt Valley, MD.
FN America LLC. – Columbia, SC.
General Dynamics-OTS Inc. – Williston, VT.
PCP Tactical, LLC – Vero Beach, FL.
Sig Sauer Inc. – Newington, NH.
The caliber and type of ammunition is up to the companies and it is reported that most are using the government provided 6.8mm projectile. The ammunition must weigh 20 percent less than an equivalent brass case ammunition.
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