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NGSW Phase 2 Consolidation and info   Small Arms <20mm

Started 30/8/19 by gatnerd; 749257 views.
EmericD

From: EmericD

17-Aug

stancrist said:

Here is an older SIG XM250 data sheet (for the 6.8x51mm version) that does list weapon weight:

I don't know if it's an official document by SIG-Sauer (the German flag looks highly suspicious), as this flyer bears the tag "by Ricardo Torres", and the 4395 J of muzzle energy listed don't fit well with a 135 gr bullet launched at 950 m/s (but 4395 J is OK with a 150 gr bullet launched at 951 m/s, which is exactly what SIG is claiming for the Elite Bonded bullet from a 24" barrel).

stancrist

From: stancrist

20-Aug

Future Warfare Rifle Setup? | Noveske 6 ARC Thermal

Many would see this as a "future" rifle setup. Truth is, it is a "now" rifle setup, as enemies both foreign and domestic have individual capabilities much gr...

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EmericD

From: EmericD

20-Aug

Interesting setup, but they really need to use a different suppressor in order to reduce fouling!

See how heavily lubricated the bolt carrier is before they start shooting, and all the carbon deposit on the gun frame and on the cartridges?

stancrist

From: stancrist

20-Aug

I did not notice how heavily lubed was the bolt carrier, but it was impossible to miss the carbon deposit on the cartridges.

smg762

From: smg762

22-Aug

how come the energy is listed as 3200 ft lbs. This is way beyond the 2700 listed for 6.8, and surely its massively overbore too.

in terms of a 7mm magnum for machine guns, could you some how make it work without barrel wear issues?

EmericD

From: EmericD

23-Aug

Another interesting thing is the additional lens in front of the main scope.

I know that FN Herstal is working on a similar but more complex device, with a Bluetooth connection to a FN Elity ballistic computer, so the lens is working like a "HUD", showing all the information from the Elity, including real-time reticle corrections depending on the range / atmosphere / wind.

This way, you can transform any existing scope into a XM157...

stancrist

From: stancrist

23-Aug

That is quite interesting.  And amazing.

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manimal87

From: manimal87

25-Aug

So almost like an aimbot. When the generell issue rifle of the troops get some sort of this optic. Let's say m5/M7 Is happening with that kinda optic..... There isn't a need for a DMR anymore or am I wrong? 

EmericD

From: EmericD

25-Aug

manimal87 said:

So almost like an aimbot. When the generell issue rifle of the troops get some sort of this optic. Let's say m5/M7 Is happening with that kinda optic..... There isn't a need for a DMR anymore or am I wrong? 

For me, a "fully dressed" M7 (with scope & suppressor) is already a DMR, just because of the >6.5 kg weight and reduced ammo capability.

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