Posted on Dec 29, 2014

Best improvement for the next battle rifle?

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The below article by Robert Scales makes lots of points about improvements that may be needed in the next major service rifle. Which specific improvement do you think is most necessary? Why? Which are likely to be improved the most in the free market -hunters -LE? In the Military Procurement system?

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/01/gun-trouble/383508/?single_page=true

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Feeding system (direct gas, piston etc.)

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Posted >1 y ago

I can't pick just one. All these things need to be fixed or at least examined for alternatives. But of them all, probably feeding system needs addressing the most. Star with a piston like the HK-416, AK series, etc. and work from there.

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SFC Mark Merino

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Is that the weapon from Starship Troopers?

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Capt Richard I P.

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SFC Mark Merino Its the rifle from HALO, just for a fun visual for a next gen battle rifle.

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SFC Mark Merino

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I knew I saw that bad boy.

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Capt Richard I P.

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Please read the books. (Starship troopers not HALO)

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Capt Richard I P.

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...please.

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