I hear it's currently being tested by a handful of Special Ops. Looks damn good to me.
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I hear it's currently being tested by a handful of Special Ops. Looks damn good to me.
I hear it's currently being tested by a handful of Special Ops. Looks damn good to me.
Not only is the caliber much more effective than the little 5.56x45mm (6.8SPC is closer to .270 than .223), but I think the Barrett upper also uses a short-stroke gas piston system (like the XM8) instead of the M16 and AR-15 style direct gas impingement system. Makes the gun run a LOT cleaner by keeping powder residue out of the receiver.
From the article:
"By going to a heavier bolt carrier group and stiffer recoil spring, Barrett has also addressed the one unresolved legacy issue regarding the M-16s reliability under combat conditions. These two factors, coupled with its compatibility with existing M-16 accessories and attachments, would seem to make it the hands-down favorite to replace the M-16."
"By going to a heavier bolt carrier group and stiffer recoil spring, Barrett has also addressed the one unresolved legacy issue regarding the M-16s reliability under combat conditions. These two factors, coupled with its compatibility with existing M-16 accessories and attachments, would seem to make it the hands-down favorite to replace the M-16."
the bigger calibre IS an improvement. however.... ever compared m16 inner legoland to ak?
oh, they DID say sth about some reliability.....
oh, they DID say sth about some reliability.....
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