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The US has been in a state of war for 222 years, the 5.56 has been in use for 55 years, 24% of that time and 23% of the time we’ve been a nation.
In these high tech modern times, it will still take s fairytale unicorn round and weapon that does really exist yet to replace it.
It is physics, yes... physics led to its adoption... and it’s physics that has kept it in use for so long. Of course there’s better cartridges, but the 5.56 is basically logistically and economically optimal.
I hope we can get this new system, and I hope even more that it never gets used in another war that America doesn’t want.
Who wouldn’t want game rifle power in a lightweight M4 sized select fire package.
Edit to add:
One thing is for sure, we won’t be able to do it if it’s never tried, so this is a good start.
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