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I was interested to read about the improvements being made to service 5.56mm rounds; especially the M855A1 & Mk.262 Mod 0 / Mk.318 SOST. I'm retired from the Army now, but I still like to keep my ear to the ground.

Does anyone have any feedback from operations as to whether these rounds are more effective on the enemy?

In the UK the SAS have announced they are seeking a 7.62mm rifle, probably a HK417, for their operations. They want a round that kills more reliably than 5.56mm, which I think most soldiers would like!

It makes me ponder whether, if these improved 5.56mm rounds aren't working, we should be looking at alternates such as the 6.5mm; or perhaps even starting from a blank sheet of paper and developing something new.

After all, it isn't like we're short of enemy to try it on.