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USN and 6mm ARC   Ammunition <20mm

Started 30/10/20 by autogun; 6772 views.
Gr1ff1th

From: Gr1ff1th

2-Feb

Some examples of the USN and DoD Contract 6mm ARC rifles appeared on TFB a few days ago

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2023/01/30/shot-2023-geissele-gfr-maritime-recce-stratomatch-6mm-arc-rifles/

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stancrist

From: stancrist

2-Feb

Some info from Shot Show.  Geiselle rep says they developed a new magazine specifically for 6mm ARC.

Geissele Automatics | New BORTAC Rifle and more 6MM ARC Goodness! | SHOTShow 2023

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gatnerd

From: gatnerd

2-Feb

stancrist said:

new magazine specifically for 6mm ARC

That will be a big improvement if they have a reliable 30rd,

stancrist

From: stancrist

2-Feb

gatnerd said:

That will be a big improvement if they have a reliable 30rd,

That will be astonishing if they have a reliable 30rd.

I shall be very surprised if capacity exceeds 25 rds.

Farmplinker

From: Farmplinker

3-Feb

I didn't hear it, but maybe they pulled an LWRC and used a larger magwell for a slightly larger mag?

stancrist

From: stancrist

3-Feb

Looks like a standard (M4/M16/AR15) magwell.

Mr. T (MrT4)

From: Mr. T (MrT4)

3-Feb

No i am certain they are talking about the magazine itself. So far 6ARC mags are unobtanium, and even 6.5Grendel mags are mostly just 6.8SPC  stamped bodies with different follower , I know the E-lander also anounced their new 6Arc mag , but the samples i have from them all look like 6.8 SPC ,6.5Grendel ,6 ARC use same magazine bodies , have yet to see any new 6 ARC. 

And yes they will likely be 24rd like all grendel mags as that is similar size as 30rd 5.56 mag , 30rd Arc mag would probably be near 40rd 5.56 size

gatnerd

From: gatnerd

3-Feb

Farmplinker said:

I didn't hear it, but maybe they pulled an LWRC and used a larger magwell for a slightly larger mag?

That would be the smart thing, but some far every single gun company other than LWRC (and FN's recent .264) has been too lazy to do this, no matter how well funded. 

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