wwould it be the XM8?
2007-11-25 13:31:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
We tested the XM8 at fort greely in Alaska. It sucked bad. Over feeds, jams a lot and very hard to clean properly. I say a modified M4 in 6.8. Its already being used by some "troops."
2007-11-25 13:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by WVAttorney 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the entire protection tension isn't changing the M16 series withthe M4, the Marine Corps keeps to problem the M16A4 because of the fact the main excellent conflict rifle. although the M4 has grow to be plenty extra person-friendly in recent times. i'm able to communicate from journey having substantially used the two the M16A2 and the M4. I definitely have taken the two on wrestle excursions in Afghanistan and seen the effect of the two in wrestle. i'm able to assist you to comprehend the version in very minimum. nor is extra deadly than the different. My journey is that the 5.56mm around is an particularly adverse decision in terms of combating power and lethality regardless of which rifle fires it. The 5.fifty six is very ineffective at penetrating any physique armor even at close variety. The around itself over penetrates mushy tissue and could actually be deflected via bone, meaning the enemy may be shot diverse situations without dropping. I definitely have seen people who've been hit with extra desirable than ten rounds until now falling down. Marines are not from now on taught one shot-one kill with the M16/M4 series rifles becuase often one shot often isn't adequate. Failure drill, 2 to the chest one to the top. the particularly decrease muzzle speed and shorter barrel of the M4 have not have been given any result on the accuracy on the weapon at stages of 500 yards or much less. because of the fact of this the Marine Corps qualification direction is the comparable regardless of which rifle is being fired although previous 500 yards the around drops dramatically speedier than if fired from the M16 series. The accuracy problems with the M4 are because of the area between the front sight submit and the rear sight aperature. The shorter distance between the standards of interest on the M4 decreases the margin of blunders allowed. Small blunders with sight alignment or sight photograph are extra amplified at lengthy variety. I definitely have efficiently hit objectives with the M16A2 at 800 yards, i does not attempt the comparable feat with the M4. for my section the entire M16/M4 series of rifles desires to get replaced with a extra modular rifle, employing a piston gadget of operation and a simpler around such because of the fact the 6.8mm. Or shelve all of them and produce returned the M14 it relatively is for my section the terrific substantial conflict rifle we've ever issued.
2016-10-09 11:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since our troops are picking up the fallen AK-47's, I think we should clone the AK-47 and put it in service with the M-14.
Reports I read from a marine LTC about the effectiviness of the 5.22 is shameful. A lotof firepower, but little effect on an adobe building.
Lighten the M-14, and put it back on the line. Its a kick ass machine. Also I think the Thompson sholud go up on the line.
Makes me sound like a dinosaur, but then my weapon of choice was the M-14 w/starlight mount, 12gage shotgun for revetment guard, and the 45cal. 1911A1 pistol. I bought a Thompson, and kept it in my locker, as my M-14 had to stay in the armory when I was not on guard.
We need to go back to the 7.62mm. Why re-invent the wheel.
Why not use more 1000 "1shot- 1 kill" tactics, and keep some of our troops out of harms way. You can't tell me that we can't seee these butwipes with a scope, doing the nasty.
One mans opinion. You don't want me to go to war, because I'm deadly at 450 meters. I'm not about to let you get within 25 meters if I can help it.
2007-11-25 13:56:02 · answer #3 · answered by hangarrat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
And this is the fifth time this week this question has been asked.
The XM8, while not dead, is an unlikely replacement. Too far to go in weight, and some mechanical problems.
2007-11-25 13:41:12 · answer #4 · answered by RTO Trainer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is your learned opinion,
of the XM8, Mr. Australian S.A.S. Operative ??
Your questions are getting more childish and unoriginal with every one posted. So much for a big bad Australian S.A.S. Operative supposedly on deployment to Iraq . . . . :-P
2007-11-25 18:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by conranger1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
something riddled with piccatiny rails...will probably be polymer, mostly...probably would be 6.8. and less accurate than the M16/M4. so that i'd be cheaper to produce...
2007-11-26 21:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretty sure XM8 was scraped
2007-11-25 13:40:34 · answer #7 · answered by Edge Caliber 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
nothing for at least another 20 years
2007-11-25 13:34:13 · answer #8 · answered by Dr Sardonicus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nuclear warheads
2007-11-25 13:34:00 · answer #9 · answered by f0876and1_2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋