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2024-01-27 Science & Technology

Germany's new rifle ‘inaccurate in battle'

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-01-27 00:00|| || Front Page|| [21 views ] Top

#1 If you cannot trust "Made in Germany" what can you trust?

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2024-01-27 00:52|| 2024-01-27 00:52|| Front Page Top

#2 OK, so it's based on the HK416, which the Navy Seals use in preference to other variants of the same M4 derived carbine.

That means the lack of accuracy probably stems from one of the "improvements" made to the existing design. That happens a lot in the world of military firearms.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-01-27 06:51|| 2024-01-27 06:51|| Front Page Top

#3 when loaded with combat ammunition

I was thinking .223 vs 5.56 velocities, and tumbling.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-01-27 08:42|| 2024-01-27 08:42|| Front Page Top

#4 I have no idea why any military would be firing commercial .223 rounds in their carbines. Those are chambered for 5.56x43 NATO.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-01-27 09:06|| 2024-01-27 09:06|| Front Page Top

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