Posted on Jun 6, 2017
It's official — the Army is looking for a new, bigger combat rifle
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Hmm, a 7.62x51 rifle capable of full auto. I think the Army already tried that 60 years ago with the M14 and it didn't turn out so well.
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SGT Philip Roncari
Cpl. Mark McMiller -Absolutely right the M14 that I trained with back in 1965 was an excellent weapon ,unfortunately the full auto mode was a disappointment,in the squad automatic rifle mode,more unfortunately we were issued that piece of crap M16 in Vietnam and many a day I wished for my much more reliable 14, I can only imagine how they will screw up this new rifle.
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No need to spend millions for development of a new weapon. I believe the M4 carbine is fine for about 3/4s of the Army. Support troops (including Artillery and Armor) need a weapon that is easy to carry and can provide 5.56mm firepower in an emergency. Its the Infantry and Special operators that needs the full sized battle rifle in 7.62mm for extra range and penetration. I predict the M4 platform will stick around at least for another twenty years with an M110 or M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle type platform to augment the force. Anything else would only offer marginal improvement and unnecessary expense.
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SPC(P) Alexandra Hinds This is welcome news. Even old Air Force types like me saw this need a decade ago.
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