Videos tagged with XM8 Rifle

In this "Christmas Cracker 2" Q&A, Royal Armouries' Jonathan Ferguson and Dave Jewitt discuss firearms in video games and media. They explore weapons that looked cool but were unsuccessful in service, like the XM8, and games that excel in realistic firearm depiction, such as Escape from Tarkov and Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. The conversation also touches on desired features in game firearms, like more prevalent bayonets and realistic weapon length considerations, and personal favorite firearms to shoot, including the MP5 and the rare A94.

This video details the US military's OICW (Objective Individual Combat Weapon) program, focusing on the XM29 and its subsequent development into the XM8 rifle and XM25 grenade launcher. It highlights the program's goals, technical challenges, and eventual cancellation due to weight, cost, and performance issues. The M320 grenade launcher and the HK MP7 are also discussed as related developments.

This Q&A session with Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons delves into various firearm topics, from the failure of the XM8 rifle and the historical context of Japanese Type I rifles to obscure modifications like the Alofs shotgun conversion. McCollum also touches on the plateau of firearm technology, the enduring success of Ruger firearms, and the evolution of repeating firearm mechanisms. The discussion highlights his deep expertise in historical and experimental firearms.