Videos tagged with Combat Caliber

The US Army is adopting the 6.8x51mm cartridge, branded as 277 Fury, for its Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, replacing the 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm. This new caliber offers significantly increased range, lethality, and the ability to defeat modern body armor, driven by a hybrid case design capable of withstanding higher pressures. The NGSW program includes the XM7 rifle and XM250 light machine gun, both developed by Sig Sauer, featuring advanced optics and suppressor compatibility to enhance soldier effectiveness in modern combat scenarios.

This video debunks common myths and misconceptions surrounding the 7.62x39mm cartridge, contrasting it with 5.56x45mm NATO. The host, drawing on combat experience in Ukraine, argues that 7.62x39mm is an antiquated round with inferior ballistic performance, recoil, and accuracy compared to modern alternatives like 5.56mm. The discussion highlights the importance of practical experience over internet 'fud lore' and emphasizes that while any caliber can be effective with good marksmanship, 5.56mm offers objective advantages for modern combat and civilian applications.