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FN made a new SAW and it's in the Army's new fave 6.5 mm
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https://armadainternational.com/2019/06/fn-introduces-6-5mm-saw/
The 6.5mm was recently chosen by the US Army as its selected caliber for its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle programme which is intended to replace the current 5.56mm M249 SAW. The MK48 is a version of the SAW that was adopted by the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in 2003 to fill the need for a compact 7.62mm medium machine gun.
In offering the 6.5mm CR FN has provided an automatic light machine gun with performance approaching heavier calibers in the proven in service weapon. An FN spokesperson shared that ?The 6.5mm is intended to be offered as an upgrade kit that will allow armorers to configure existing MK48 Mod 1 weapons to Mod 2 and 6.5 caliber.?
In addition to the option for chambering to the 6.5mm CR, FN had introduced a number of improvements to the weapon design. A FN release identified these as including ?a stock adjustable for length of pull and cheek height, a locking charging handle, improved double-notched sear, improved handguard with 3-, 6- and 9-o?clcok positions, improved bipod and more robust feed-tray.?
The 6.5mm was recently chosen by the US Army as its selected caliber for its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle programme which is intended to replace the current 5.56mm M249 SAW. The MK48 is a version of the SAW that was adopted by the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in 2003 to fill the need for a compact 7.62mm medium machine gun.
In offering the 6.5mm CR FN has provided an automatic light machine gun with performance approaching heavier calibers in the proven in service weapon. An FN spokesperson shared that ?The 6.5mm is intended to be offered as an upgrade kit that will allow armorers to configure existing MK48 Mod 1 weapons to Mod 2 and 6.5 caliber.?
In addition to the option for chambering to the 6.5mm CR, FN had introduced a number of improvements to the weapon design. A FN release identified these as including ?a stock adjustable for length of pull and cheek height, a locking charging handle, improved double-notched sear, improved handguard with 3-, 6- and 9-o?clcok positions, improved bipod and more robust feed-tray.?
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And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
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