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2006-02-07 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Army to buy 200,000 5.56mm carbines & 40,000 LMG

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Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-02-07 18:06|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 They went and ordered 5.56mm?

Posted by Phil 2006-02-07 19:37|| 2006-02-07 19:37|| Front Page Top

#2 They went and ordered 5.56mm?

God knows they have enough of it, might as well put it to use.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2006-02-07 20:29|| 2006-02-07 20:29|| Front Page Top

#3 Actually, they have kinda-sorta had to order extra because they were running low.

Posted by Phil 2006-02-07 21:42|| 2006-02-07 21:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Only 200K, stop gap till they decide on next generation replacement, replacing ~~worn~~ shot-out weapons. They'll pass them to the Guard if they buy the 6mm or larger.

Posted by steve">steve 2006-02-07 22:10|| 2006-02-07 22:10|| Front Page Top

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