[Vaquero]

they need to stop with the anemic 5.56 varmit load crap.(the 6.5 and 6.8 in the same size platform makes more sense)

I would take one in 7.62, but I will stick with an M1A1 in that caliber, I like a wood stock.

[Armedanddangerous]

The 6.8 is the way to go, and it’s battle tested.

For a rifle that size, you cant beat it for sheer knockdown and stomp em power.

[Kenny Bunk]

What is with the hold-up on the caliber switch? The 6.8 and the 6.5 being tested apparently both offer an advantage over the NATO 7.62, namely better long range performance, and more rounds per pound.

The 5.56 varmint stomper has come a long way though, and is very accurate now out to 5-600 meters in the new rifles. Problem is the little pill sometimes don't hurt real bad people real good. All too often, they can still shoot back after a 5.56 hit or two, instead of lying there like good little Muslims.

OTOH, changing calibers is one long and expensive PIA. And exactly how many caliber switcheroo kits is a grunt supposed to carry, anyway?

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

That was disappointing, however mix in a few 7.62 guys and it won’t be a problem.