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the caseless ammo trick has been dreamed of for a long time but has never panned out. steel case ammo is proven. as is brass. caseless is still a pipe dream.
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Tanto the Marine Corp is in on this as well. Marine Corp COL stood up at Industry day said this was going to be a joint effort. Polymer case is coming. Thorack
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![]() And it ain't yet and what sinks it this go around, will be what sunk it several times in the past, $$$$$$$$$$. Is Tanto, Tonto's little brother or older brother, I forget??? Don't really matter, either or can still kick smarty little fellows asses when tha need arises. Nice folks, large family, don't talk too much though. ![]()
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Well,
In the past decade the only programs that have survived to fruition have been joint programs. The fact that tha Marines are in on this has probably doubled its chances of survival. 0302 makes it pretty well known he is an indigenous tribal American. I poke fun at him because my ancestors chased some of his around. Scalps were taken on both sides. Thorack
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Thorack,
Congrats on the raise Trump just signed... ![]()
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"an indigenous tribal American", yanno, I am old school so I generally use "American Indian", although the phrase "wagon burner" has a certain appeal. I can only imagine the joy of raiding a cherry wagon train, tomahawking all the dudes & riding off with fresh round eye females, but lets not live in the past. The army has shown a tendency to do stupid shiite, such as the recent camo clusterfu&@k , https://breakingdefense.com/2012/06/...ding-billions/
or the sgt york air defense system, http://articles.latimes.com/1985-08-..._1_air-defense i could go on, but ya catch the drift. so if i express some doubt about the caseless ammo its based on past goof ups. even the russkies have been using steel cased ammo for decades with plenty of graveyards testifying as to its effectiveness. |
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Historically the American natives couldn't get past rocks and sticks as their weapons systems so to criticize today's military is pretty lame. Plus from a people who wore skins to deride the uniform is really kinda funky.
![]() ![]() ![]() Still if the military goes to plastic ammo it will be possible to stop making brass ammo...for everyone.
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I have nothing to add to this thread, except that we are using a 53 year old rifle platform to fight a 71 year old weapons system.
Military change is slow, weapons design as well, the only thing increasing quickly is armor, so I won't hold my breath. We used 'caseless' ammo once before. It was called Paper Patch Bullets. ![]() |
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HKShooter,
Quit flapping your gums and watch the Textron video in the OP. Much simpler design than Fritz's uber gun. Thorack
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![]() Turn loose all the people that could pull it off, in record time, and far under budget. ![]() And make it fit and function in current inventory firearms, 5.56 to 50 cal. with zero modifications to existing inventory firearms and also allow them to fire brass cased ammo when called for without any modifications. The weapons, small arms we have now all work. Place sights on enemy, pull trigger, they fall down, repeat until ya run out of enemy or ammo.
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ok, a few facts about the lightweight ammo
"The rifle—and 20 rounds of ammunition—weighs a total of 9.7 pounds. By contrast, the standard M4A1 (pictured above) and 30 rounds of ammunition weigh 8.74 pounds." "the 20-round magazine is at least as long as a standard M4A1 30 round magazine. While a 30-round magazine may be possible, too long a magazine blocks the user from shooting while prone. In fact, it appears polymer-encased telescoped rounds are actually wider than brass rounds. While each round is lighter, it takes up more volume than its brass-encased peers. "If that's the case, then Textron's design choice is understandable—if you must carry fewer bullets anyway, you might as well make them hit harder. There are always compromises in small arms design, and the new rifle is no exception. Is losing a third of available ammo and adding three quarters of a pound to the rifle worth a 300 percent increase in bullet energy? Decisions, decisions. https://www.google.com/amp/www.popul...ed-ammunition/ really, a heavier rifle & 20 rd mag? |
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and yeah, my great great great grand daddy probably scalped yours 😜
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My prototype is currently being machined, ballistic testing begins January- February. It is designed to use Caseless ammunition. Only 3 different parts than standard rifles. Simple design that addresses the failures of previous attempts More capacity in a smaller magazine than an AR magazine. I’m hoping to have everything completed next year and hopefully the design can be submitted to compete with other designs like the polymer telescoped Ammunition
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the telescoped ammo isn't caseless according to the vid, the plastic case is ejected after firing. what is the big improvement if the lighter ammo is much more bulky than current ammo & da grunt has less ammo & a heavier weapon? that plastic ammo looks like something a grunt could easily damage.
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![]() So does this new system put the gas back into the action like the AR does ? Is it compatible with suppressors? I suppressed my AR and the blow back quickly fouls the next round up in the mag, where is the gas directed on the new gun?
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American ingenuity is not going to be found hiding in a federal government anything.
![]() Remember the Bradly fighting vehicle, designed by a committee, pounced upon by politicians, add in billions wasted in largess, and you get what, an M113 with a turret and ten feet taller?????? Billions on Hummveeeeeeeeeeeeeeees, to replace a standard off the shelf proven Jeep??? Just a bigger target that drinks more fuel, cost far more, and still can't do what a lowly old Jeep does. The Army is going back to an old uniform. They might take a long look at going back to old fashion, get close with the enemy and just kill them. MRE's vs CRats, any arguments from anyone here??? ![]()
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From someone who has humped it in the infantry for many years, weight is everything. If I can save 2 grams a round (not a lot, just 30 grains) going from brass to plastic, my load just lightened a pound. Some will say, 1 pound, that is not a lot, it is if you are carrying it a long way with 50 to 100 of its friends.
I think the military has to really rethink weight, everything from clothing, to weapons, ammo food, supplies... Will the items cost more... yes. Is it worth it... yes.
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Artful,
Supposed to be a new design and offer better performance than the M80A1. Thats what we are being told in the briefings I have sat in on. Thorack
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Are the thermoset plastics UV resistant?
I have heard of folks learning the hard way about plastic and UV exposure with regards to plastic plumbing. Not all ammo lives in a magazine. Anything beltfed is going to see extended UV exposure. Just curious, Buster
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Its a good question that the Army I don't think has had a chance to officially test yet. That said from what I have seen the polymer is extremely thick and immediately after firing can be picked up, but inside of the polymer rd is almost molten. Thorack
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The last industry day was held a couple of weeks ago and Army Research Labs (ARL) turned the ammo specs over to at least 5 competitors. Prototypes are supposed to be tested in a year. The Army Chief of Staff was briefed, 4 key points were brought up. 1. Caliber doesn't matter (as much as YOU might think.) Its a secondary performance driver. 2. Ballistic engine (energy at the target) does matter 3. Advanced bullet technology does matter 4. Fire control does matter. Aim error reduction has the largest impact on performance improvement. One of my peers is working on a new fire control for carbine rifles. Interesting times. Thorack
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Wow, interesting. Can you elaborate on the new fc?
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From what I remember it has a built laser ranger finder, ballistic calculator, ambient air temp sensor, and inputs for wind speed. Basically moves the retical on to the target after adjusting for all the inputs. Prototypes look like a 3x9 scope with an Acog and a electronics box the size of cigarette pack glued on the back. The production models are supposed to be much more streamlined looking. Gonna be about 2023 before these hit the force in big numbers. Thorack
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Go to 1:20 when they show the action function: chamber, eject, chamber. Clever.
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That looks like one smooth shooter. Good to see that they are incorporating constant recoil (or some sort of buffer).
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I am still surprised that a lighter case material based on an aluminum alloy has not been perfected for use. I know that it has been used for pistol ammo (aka Blazer), but why not rifles? Certainly cheaper than brass. Easily recycled.
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Well,
BG Potts the PEO Soldier Executive that will sign off on the procurement wringing out some of the new cased telescoping rds. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...-textron-lsat/ Thorack
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6.5 version
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...ine-ausa-2017/ scope tech 1200 yrd first shot hits?
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