To: flowerplough
The AR/M16/M4 can use a wide variety of calibers. If the .223 is your objection, lobby for them to use a better caliber. Why replace the platform?
25 posted on
05/26/2011 7:37:47 AM PDT by
Durus
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To: Durus
Because the platform is high maintenance, and short on weapon life.
It always has been.
40 posted on
05/26/2011 7:55:25 AM PDT by
MrEdd
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To: Durus
Why replace the platform?
Same question for the M-14, way back when. I’m sure the Garand boys wondered why the M14 wasn’t just sleeved down to a smaller caliber.
52 posted on
05/26/2011 9:56:55 AM PDT by
flowerplough
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