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5.56x45 isn't controversial anywhere except with people that haven't seen what it can do or don't know what is required in modern combat. I think having a designated marksmen with a longer range weapon with enhanced accuracy is a great option for certain missions, but equipping every rifleman with a new weapon with a lower capacity and higher weight would be a step backwards.
You can't change the magazine dimensions without changing the M16 and SAW design.
If anyone wants to look at improving terminal ballistics and wounding capabilities, the way the 5.56 is loaded can be tweaked with better bullets.
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