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Forum: Just Guns

05-04-2010, 07:44 PM

Replies: 52

"New" Fn Fal being tested by the Argentine Army

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Posted By Ermac

The little 5.56x45 will get blown around by the...

The little 5.56x45 will get blown around by the wind more then the 7.62x51 will, which is one reason why it's not used by snipers. Against barriers, the 7.62x51 will tear through trees and concrete...

Forum: Just Guns

05-04-2010, 04:01 AM

Replies: 52

"New" Fn Fal being tested by the Argentine Army

Views: 86,095

Posted By Ermac

I think modern technology could negate most of...

I think modern technology could negate most of the issues with the 7.62x51 cartridge. Mind you that almost all the loadings of the 7.62x51 haven't changed since the 1950's. It was never looked into...

Forum: Just Guns

04-27-2010, 07:20 PM

Replies: 52

"New" Fn Fal being tested by the Argentine Army

Views: 86,095

Posted By Ermac

I can defenetly understand the weight thing....

I can defenetly understand the weight thing. Weight was the biggest reason why the M14 got replaced. I suppose the recoil advantage of the 5.56x45 might be negated if those recoil reducing designs...

Forum: Just Guns

04-27-2010, 05:18 PM

Replies: 52

"New" Fn Fal being tested by the Argentine Army

Views: 86,095

Posted By Ermac

We have the most combat experince with the...

We have the most combat experince with the 5.56x45, more then any other country.
http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA512331&Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf...

Forum: Just Guns

04-27-2010, 05:40 AM

Replies: 52

"New" Fn Fal being tested by the Argentine Army

Views: 86,095

Posted By Ermac

I guess its okay as long as they aren't...

I guess its okay as long as they aren't completely replacing the long barreled FAL. What happens in a competition dosen't pertain to a battlefield. There is a reason why you don't see M14E2's anymore...

Forum: Just Guns

04-27-2010, 05:25 AM

Replies: 52

"New" Fn Fal being tested by the Argentine Army

Views: 86,095

Posted By Ermac

double post.

double post.

Forum: Just Guns

04-25-2010, 01:04 AM

Replies: 52

"New" Fn Fal being tested by the Argentine Army

Views: 86,095

Posted By Ermac

That barrel is way too short. I imagine they...

That barrel is way too short. I imagine they shoot cartridges with reduced powder charges because shooting a full powered 7.62x51 in that would have a defening blast and recoil. I think a rifle...

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