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2010-08-22 Afghanistan

New Tech-Tuned Rifle Becoming Spec-Op Favorite

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Posted by tipper 2010-08-22 05:32|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 The FN SCAR-H is 7.62x51, standard NATO medium caliber. Same caliber as M14. Same as M240 (another FN weapon) and the M60. The 5.56x45 in the M-4 and M-16 (and M249) is very accurate but has little energy compared to the 7.62x51. You don't want to be hit by either, but the 7.62 has more energy. And weighs more. And is larger. etc etc.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2010-08-22 07:41|| 2010-08-22 07:41|| Front Page Top

#2 OK, jingoists, wanna start fussing because the weapon is Belgian instead of US, even though much of it will be manufactured here in SC? (c.f. EADs vs Boeing)

Get the troops the best weapon we can afford to buy and maintain.

Posted by OldSpook 2010-08-22 12:13|| 2010-08-22 12:13|| Front Page Top

#3 ? I read last month, Straegy Page, I think. that SOCOM had cancelled the contract - the reason given was that it was good weapon but not that much better than M16/M4 to justify the cost of replacement

Posted by Shusose Panda8829 2010-08-22 15:26|| 2010-08-22 15:26|| Front Page Top

#4 here's the Strategy Page link

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/20100711.aspx

Posted by Maggie Clinegum5252 2010-08-22 15:38|| 2010-08-22 15:38|| Front Page Top

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