[Bruce Campbells Chin]

The extra range was largely achieved at the cost of accuracy, which was true even when firing well within the maximum range. So, in exchange for having a longer range, you got a lot less accuracy.

Can't speak to the "actual" reason, but that one was certainly true.

[Spktyr]

Yup, to quote Wiki:

The dispersion of the EFRB shell is more than three times that of the FH-70 field howitzer at its maximum range of only 5 km less, and is twice as great as FH-70s at 20 km (66,000 ft; 12 mi). Its maximum range with the M107 projectile is the same as any 39 calibre 155-mm gun and its dispersion about the same. (The “dispersion” figure means that 50% of shells will fall up to the stated distance either side of the mean point of impact, but 100% will fall within 4 times the probable error either side.) Dispersion of this magnitude significantly reduces the tactical value of the equipment.

[oldplayer]

We need to be accurate to hit hardened small targets. If our troops are in danger and need fire support, accuracy is important and I am all for it. As to collateral damage, though, I don’t really care. Although the masters in charge of things see it differently

[Axenolith]

Whatever happened to copperhead guided rounds? Cost?

[PapaBear3625]

The extra range was largely achieved at the cost of accuracy, which was true even when firing well within the maximum range.

M982 Excalibur GPS-guided shell