Well, here’s my cent and a half. I know nothing about the platform, besides reviews that laud it. I’m all in favor of the larger, more powerful cartridge. Except for close quarters combat (no tree growth either) the 5.56x45 is wholly inadequate. The high chamber pressure compared to the 7.62x51 is a problem, as is the # of rounds/weight of ammo load. (I don’t know what the ballistics are, but a LONG RANGE cartridge is a MUST (as well as one that defeats today’s armor...for now). I’m NOT recoil sensitive, nor should any COMBAT troop be...it’s NOT a 10 gauge!
COST? The larger, more effective cartridge is inevitable.
Cost is therefore NOT a consideration. I only wish it was ALL AMERICAN MADE!
Is it not all American made?
“I only wish it was ALL AMERICAN MADE!’
It is. Sig is based in New Hampshire. Horndaddy (I think) will make the ammo.