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Posted: 10/22/2014 10:18:17 PM EDT
What breakthroughs do have coming?
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Ruger .300 BLk scout that doesn't use mini-14 mags or AR mags
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I guess the closest logical next step will be caseless ammunition.
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Phased plasma rifle in a 40watt range.
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Glock figures out the tech behind a single stack 9mm pistol.
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LSAT could make some interesting changes, but not being reloadable, it'll probably be slow to catch on on the .civ side.
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Breakthrough? Even if there was one, it wouldn't sell. People don't trust change.
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My guess would be optics that compensate for bullet drop and possibly windage. I know they're out there, but I'm thinking more streamlined platforms, like an Eotech that moves the reticle instead of having multiple dots. |
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Glock figures out the tech behind a single stack 9mm pistol. By calling S&W Lol And Glock will show them how to rifle a pistol barrel in exchange My Shield barrel is rifled. So is my M&P9c. And my M&P9. And my M&P15. |
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Some new propellant along with a recoil absorption device that enables the shooter to fire a projectile in excess of 4000 fps
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I am hoping for a new propellant that would make a cartridge the size of 22 long rifle as powerful as 223. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Some new propellant along with a recoil absorption device that enables the shooter to fire a projectile in excess of 4000 fps I am hoping for a new propellant that would make a cartridge the size of 22 long rifle as powerful as 223. Sure, why not. Too bad C4 is regulated, the chamber that would house the explosion would be much heavier than current ARs in 223/556, it would have terrible stress issues, and all the projos would have to be hardened steel coated in brass(which would have terrible ballistics, accuracy and be expensive as hell) to survive your attempted physics cheat. |
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Optic with computer bullet drop calculator, windage, etc. for an affordable price. Red dot with dot that moves according to environmental conditions and distance/ballistics.
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The super secret 1911 Glock coming out soon. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z93/markquimby82/Glock1911A2.jpg That is one of the shittier shops I've seen. |
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I know there's a lot of Glock haters , but I'd like to see Glock come out with a carbine
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Not caseless rounds, but telescoping rounds, likely with polymer cases.
Gunpowder mixes optimized for shot barrels, and low flash. Material advances. Stronger steels, better coatings, better methods of application. Better suppressor tech. |
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A cheap and reliable wireless HUD with programable reticles that can be mounted onto any type of firearm..
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Quoted: Some new propellant along with a recoil absorption device that enables the shooter to fire a projectile in excess of 4000 fps View Quote http://www.hornady.com/store/223-Rem-gr-NTX/ |
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It's all in electro-optics.
Some in ammo. We can argue back and forth all day about DI versus piston, but there will be no major breakthroughs in operating systems. There will be no "revolutionary" grip or configuration or rail system, etc, etc. A light, strong, reliable, simple, and flexible platform is all the advances in electro-optics need moving forward. So you can expect to see the M4 for a VERY long time. However, I do think that eventually advances in electro-optics will drive advances in ammo, so a round larger than the 5.56 will be required, but that is very very long off. |
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meh Been there. Not as practical or useful as imagined. They can extend usable range, but they are not very fast. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Smaller and more robust red dots for mounting on pistols. meh Been there. Not as practical or useful as imagined. They can extend usable range, but they are not very fast. My FNX45T with a RMR sure is fun |
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I'm gonna have to say caseless ammo with electronic ignition. Metal storm was almost there with the solid state action but reloading is a bitch. A bull pup, caseless, non-mechanical ignition, solid state action that is easily reloadable, accurate, ergonomic, and ambidextrous is the obvious goal. Doubt it will ever all come in one package though.
Edit: add active recoil management, and... If a sniper can truly read mirage(wind) at distances between himself and the target at various distances by adjusting the parallax, a properly designed and programmed optic (with a rangefinder) should be able to do the same and given the correct load data and previous shot data, an algorithm should be able to calculate a best chance trajectory shot and place an electronic reticle at the correct location within the scope. |
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An optic that wirelessly connects to Google glasses creating a heads up display without needing to get a conventional sight picture
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Microscopic machining on tip of firing pin that stamps the primer each time the firearm is discharged. So we can keep track of them criminals.
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We're poised for an order of magnitude+ increase in battery capacity.
I think this will drive some interesting developments in the field of puttin' holes in things and making things stop working. Militarily, small, self guided munitions. |
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Winchester called. They said you're about 79 years late. http://www.norma.cc/link/376fe611aee6465e88b6a97c7ccb1a09.aspx?id=3110&epslanguage=en-US View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Some new propellant along with a recoil absorption device that enables the shooter to fire a projectile in excess of 4000 fps Winchester called. They said you're about 79 years late. http://www.norma.cc/link/376fe611aee6465e88b6a97c7ccb1a09.aspx?id=3110&epslanguage=en-US Yea! Fuck barrel life |
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I have a very concept for that. If it is workable it would revolutionize ammunition. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I guess the closest logical next step will be caseless ammunition. A very concept? |
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