Videos tagged with XM157 Fire Control

This video from CF Clips discusses the progress of the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program, specifically highlighting the Sig Sauer XM7. The instructor notes that Sig Sauer is actively delivering these weapons, distinguishing this effort from previous failed replacement programs. There's a suggestion that the NGSW might have been better suited as a Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) program rather than a general infantry rifle.

This video discusses the U.S. Army's transition away from the 5.56mm and 7.62mm rounds to the new 6.8x51mm cartridge. It highlights the capabilities of the new caliber, developed under the Next Generation Squad Weapon program, emphasizing its increased range, power, and armor penetration. The video also mentions the new firearms and optics paired with this cartridge, including the SIG Sauer M7 rifle, M250 automatic rifle, and XM157 Fire Control optic. It aims to explain why the older calibers are no longer sufficient for modern warfare and positions the 6.8x51mm as a significant advancement in infantry firepower.