General Dynamics’ next generation Squad Weapon- the RM277

[Peter1469]

General Dynamics’ next generation Squad Weapon- the RM277

The Army is looking for a weapon to replace both the M4 and the M247. It will be chambered in 6.8mm (or .277 inch). This weapon is a bullpup. A big gamble for General Dynamics since the Army has never went that rout in the past. Sig Sauer and Texton are also gunning for this contract.

Check out the article at the link

[Cotton1]

General Dynamics’ next generation Squad Weapon- the RM277

The Army is looking for a weapon to replace both the M4 and the M247. It will be chambered in 6.8mm (or .277 inch). This weapon is a bullpup. A big gamble for General Dynamics since the Army has never went that rout in the past. Sig Sauer and Texton are also gunning for this contract.

Check out the article at the link

The pic of the polymer coated round ! Awesome

[MMC]

Do they mean "rifleman squad" or "New SAW", because....if they want a new squad auto...this is literally cheating;

[Peter1469]

Do they mean "rifleman squad" or "New SAW", because....if they want a new squad auto...this is literally cheating;

The Army is looking for a new rifle to serve both rolls- an infantry soldier weapon, and a light machine gun weapon. This change will greatly increase the lethality of the infantry soldier.

[MMC]

The Army is looking for a new rifle to serve both rolls- an infantry soldier weapon, and a light machine gun weapon. This change will greatly increase the lethality of the infantry soldier.

In order to accept the trade off of cumbersome magazine changes for increased ballistic performance, I would want a magazine of at least 45-50 rounds.

Whats your take on Bull Pups Pete?

[Peter1469]

In order to accept the trade off of cumbersome magazine changes for increased ballistic performance, I would want a magazine of at least 45-50 rounds.

Whats your take on Bull Pups Pete?

I have never fired one so I don't have an opinion.

So far as the magazine goes I would prefer one that was not too long so as to cause a snagging issue. I can swap a mag in under a second if I am not concerned with securing the empty one. Since this will be the basic infantry rifle (and the light machine gun) I would go for a 30 round mag. Perhaps they can have a larger one that would be used by 1 or 2 soldiers in a squad.

[MMC]

9 Best Bullpup Rifles & Shotguns [2019]: Break the Rules....


Bullpups have the action located behind the firing grip.

In other words, the part of the gun where the magazine, barrel, and bolt meet is positioned behind the trigger instead of in front of it, like with conventional guns.


Because bullpup firearms have a different design than their traditional counterparts, they need to be handled differently.



When shooting a bullpup gun, you’ll need to hold the firearm closer to your body when aiming and shooting. This, combined with the fact that bullpup guns generally have shorter overall lengths, makes them great for shooting in confined spaces.



Pros and Cons of Bullpup Guns

Bullpups are something many people either love or hate, and it can take a lot of practice before you master shooting one.



They have a lot of benefits in a tactical setting…which is why various bullpup guns have been used by various armed forces around the world, including Britain, France, Israel, and Australia.



Pros of Bullpups

• Many bullpup versions are more compact than conventional models, increasing their maneuverability.
• The design allows for a longer barrel without sacrificing overall length, accuracy, and muzzle velocity that comes with a shorter barrel.

Since the gun has to be held closer to the body, you’re less likely to experience fatigue from extensive shooting.
Your hand positioning helps you aim and shoot from a lowered position quicker than conventional guns.

While it’s true that bullpup weapons have some benefits that set them apart from traditional firearms…there’s still a couple cons.



Cons of Bullpups

• Bullpup guns that aren’t specially designed to eject casings downward are prone to hitting left-handed shooters in the face. Fortunately, most newer bullpup firearms have found a way around this with downward and upward ejection features.

Many bullpups are back heavy, which can affect the gun’s balance and can cause the muzzle to rise significantly when being fired.
The positioning of the magazine can make it more difficult to rapidly reload bullpup guns.
In the rare and unlikely event that your bullpup gun backfires, the way bullpup guns are held means the explosion happens much closer to your face.....snip~


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[Peter1469]

Here is another article on the Army's search for a weapon to replace the M4 and M249.

Check out the article at the link.