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Barrels are a consumable,
I get that but compared to 7.62 NATO ball for a battle rifle and LMG how does it compare?
For example, (just throwing out numbers) if it's 18k rounds vs. 6k rounds it's probably a less than ideal trade off.
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Great to see. I have been attempting to minimize the amount of shit my hobbies accumulate and have been thinking about getting two 6.5CM rifles, a lightweight hunting rifle and a gas gun. I think the cartridge can do anything I may want to do with it.
IIRC, barrel life with 6.5 CM is akin to .308.
No link. Neighbor works for FN and dropped off a catalog and some swag. Not sure if these will ever be available to mere mortals. But I was looking at them. In addition I think Handl Defense is going to be making some or had in the past. Not sure which.
For what’s its worth he did say the MK20’s were going to start being produced here. Belgium can’t keep up with demand for the 17’s apparently and despite them being control freaks the powers that be will allow them to be built here and not assembled as current with the 17-16S lines.
That gives me hope that the 260’s and the 6.5 might be available in the future.
Last edited by Mike C; 03-24-2018 at 10:11 PM.
That's not what I've been told by several who shoot it - in PRS, mind you.
If they are incorrect then it's the "perfect" choice.
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Negative. Precision barrel life in both 6.5CM and .260 is about 1/3 of Precision barrel life in .308.
6.5 is great round but there is no free lunch.
Your PRS friends ARE correct, 6.5 CM barrel life is 1/3 to 1/2 that of .308. .300 Win mag has much shorter barrel life too. From a .mil perspective that’s what armorers are on the payroll for. Just a cost of doing business.
TIL, thank you.
"Soldier Systems," an industry daily mentions SOCOM has adopted the 6.5 Creedmoor. http://soldiersystems.net/2018/03/23...adopts-6-5-cm/
"The War Zone" says SOCOM will be getting new rifles and "assault machine gun" in the Creedmoor.
PEO Soldier is looking into a new MG and I wouldn't be surprised to see it lighter weight and suited to the Creedmoor, also.
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