US Army OFFICIALLY HAS A NEW PRIMARY WEAPON

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NEW weapon:no
Another M16 :YES YES YEEES

80.000 pounds of chamber pressure is a barrel killer. 3000 rounds fired and you're not going to be winning any marksmanship competitions and that's a fact!

That thing looks like it needs a bipod lol why dident they just choose the ar/ak they wanted more power but keep the ar style platform well there you go a ar15 that shoots 30 caliber 7.62x39 and is still lightweight

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This is unforgivable disappointing and disgusting. The Democrats tried to warn us of this very same thing

Stupid as shit.

It’s great that the Army doesn’t need suppressing fire anymore, so they can carry less ammo with a heavier rifle. The 556x45, 77 gr, was a sufficient killer. I’d rather add a grenade launcher on the 556 rifle if we are going heavier as ground drones are already being used in Ukraine and coming soon to other near peer wars. I’d rather have 2 guys per squad carry a 308 with armor piercing rounds than everyone carry a 6.8. Another fight light, one shot one kill, solution. The SMAW took out the majority of fighters in Afghanistan who were beyond rifle range. I think the 6.8 is a mistake.

New toys, Essayons!

That doesn't match NATO caliber.

That sight isn’t going to help anyone hit targets at long range. There’s nothing that makes up for marksmanship. Most can’t even hit a 300 meter target now and optics don’t help. The bigger rounds means each soldier will carry less ammo. The number one dictator of winning a firefight is fire superiority. Whoever gets the most rounds down range for the longest is going to win. Who cares if you’re punching through plates? If you can’t get fire superiority you’ll lose. People who analyze this need to know more about the subject. This guy doesn’t.

$15 a round! Are they on drugs?

I think the main reason for the ammo change is not necessarily for extra range, but to punch through body armor.

Sure. A full step in reverse. The cartridge has already proven less lethal than 5.56

It's all about penetration at critical range , right ?

Unclear on how does it change tactics? Anyone. Please clarify.

The M16 and its descendants were wonder weapons in 1970s and have served well into the 2020s. That’s a very long time for a main battle rifle. Probably the longest serving US infantry weapon since the trapdoor Springfield.

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Bad idea. Keep the .308

Bad idea going with a rifle that heavy, especially with a heavy optic. Not practical at all. Especially when you factor in body armor and all the kit soldiers carry which is already really heavy. A new high powered round also isn't gonna be great for full auto. The scope/optic is really cool tho, that should put them on the M4.

The new rifle is a joke. If you 've ever been in a battle you will know the 4doverwelming rounds keep the ENEMY dwn very few ENEMY dead are my individual shots is by amount of rounds down range, keep their heads down new rifle is a joke, maybe 1 per fire team. Weight is a big deal in Nam I could card yet least 15 meds of 556 not with the new rifle. OF COURSE SOLDIES WOULD SAY IYS A GRWAT RIFLE IF THEY DON T THE BRASS WILL BICH AT THEM

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Isn't Lake City ammo in Missouri?

Another multi billion dollar boondoggle

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Russia isnt a super power and maybe China. The usa is a hyper power.

Answer to the question is it’s a blunder. They should’ve just went with a .308 cartridge if they wanted to go bigger. The ammo is already plentiful and much cheaper.

Sig Sauer manufacturing quality has dominated private, police and military units who insist on the best. No surprise the Govt turned to them for a new standard grunt rifle.

Junk

How do I build this weapon loadout in COD MW3?

You wont be fighting farmers without body armour very soon...

Maybe theres some issues in Ukraine with the donated weapons.

I wonder how they’re going to handle logistics with their new cartridge

As a lover of old and new. I love the 6.5 Swede! smaller than 30 06 and 308/7.62, shoots flat as Hell, hits like a 30 06 or 7.62. FMJBT 147 grn, couple hunded FPS faster too, as "I recall?
First shots I ever did in the mid 90's with a 1896 6.5 Swede Mauser was about 250 yrds at an abandon old ford twin I beam suspension, fliped out in the Mojove.
Darn thing went though the I beams back to back, rims and tires from all directions LIKE a DRILL PRESS! never dimpled the outer impact? Just perfect holes.

Gotta wounder what a new Swede 6.5 could do?

I know everybody’s worried about going to a larger caliber. How about we teach our military men and women how to use a larger caliber they used a 3006 during World War II and did so very well. And trust me when you butts in a sling you don’t notice the recoil. I want something that can reach out a good distance and take care of business at a good distance. I went into the service and I was issued an M14 and it worked just fine. Was then issued the M-16 and I get it. It had some teething problems and it worked just fine. Give me the choice. I’ll take the M14 with a 308 round. And the average entry men don’t start firing until they’re 600 m away.

Great video! Curious to hear about the updates as they roll out.

I like the new gun..sue me. My question is how long does each suppressor last under use? How many of those will need to be carried?..2 spares?

A) Did the fix the magazine over-insertion problem?
B) Russia is not a global superpower. It's kind of looking like they never were.

Giant Blunder

I think Navy Seal teams had one member who carried an M14. I don't know how long this went on, but this new weapon is better in so many ways.

the Army's F35 size waste of money for small arms and practical use.

Is this going to be a return to the M-14 anti aircraft gun, lol. I know the M-14 was not accurate in automatic mode. Will this new gun have the same problem?

America's strength in major wars was logistical supply. we HAVE a more powerful option in stock-the 7.62 nato.
Stoner made his first guns as featherweights in 7.62 x 51 , like 7 pounds.

So many issues and problems with the XM. First and foremost is you don't buy s*** from Sig Sauer. Sig is garbage and every serious shooter in the world steers clear. Every firearm Sig has produced in the last two decades has been an absolute shit show. Second, the 5.56 is more than capable of piercing body armour. This is somebody in Congress and in the military getting a kickback from Sig... A waste of money and absolutely disappointing.

And all americans can buy it at their favorite store LOL

It's not PSI, it's copper units of pressure CUP

New Rifles = New Tactic = Same Death Body's

They should’ve went with the general dynamics one still get the same power ammo a lot lighter It’s not that confusing to get used to a bull pub with training

BLUNDER!
Plus, another loser rifle from FN, Sig or HK?
Plastic jokes.

It would be a good idea if the new Rifle and Scope combo could be distributed for supervised use in shooting ranges throughout the United States for those who are Interested to Learn and Appreciate how the Weapon Operates Firsthand!

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Paul