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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - New Military M-16 Cartridge ?
Posted: 11/14/2003 1:21:03 PM EDT
What do you folks know about the new 6.8X43 cartridge for the M-16. I have heard that Remmington will be manufacturing 10 Million of the 6.8X43 rounds in the next year. 115 grain bullet traveling 2650 fps out of an M-16 16 " barrel. The 6.8 is a Remmington necked down to a 270.  This seems quite similar to the 7.62X39.Your imput is appreciated.

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Link Posted: 11/14/2003 1:31:11 PM EDT
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We've discussed it a bit...

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Link Posted: 11/14/2003 1:40:43 PM EDT
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Seems like a worthy project for the military. It would be able to hit further out, harder, and with just as much accuracy.

Downsides? Mag capacity would be around 25-27 rounds.

Although, retrofitting M-16s to fire this round would be MUCH cheaper than a whole new rifle.

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