General Dynamics US Army Prototype M4 replacement

[Cavedweller]

Interesting video. New rifle, new round. The rifle has some interesting design features. I'm not a fan of front end charging handles, but I guess with practice...

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[wjv]

Looks bulky and awkward. .

Plastic cases = No Reloading

 

[Cavedweller]

Looks bulky and awkward. .

Plastic cases = No Reloading

Probably not a consideration for the military. Perhaps even an advantage. Negates having to collect brass.

 

[Snip]

But you could print out your own cases.

 

[Jonnyuma]

Probably not a consideration for the military. Perhaps even an advantage. Negates having to collect brass.

... so they're biodegradable and eco-friendly?

Neat-o!

 

[Cavedweller]

Looks bulky and awkward. .

You're right, it does look kind of clumsy, even with the bullpup design. It's only one of several entries in the competition. This one from Sig Sauer also looks kind of clunky. Probably because of the size of the 6.8x51mm round, I would guess. And the added length of the suppressor?

 

[Cavedweller]

... so they're biodegradable and eco-friendly?

Neat-o!

When has war fighting ever been eco-friendly? I imagine all that plastic will find its way into the oceans and end up choking marine life, resulting in massive law suits by the Sierra Club et al.

 

[Mjb9164]

So I work for General Dynamics but I work in the "Land Systems" division. Not sure what department has this project but we are all hoping we get the contract. We have some really great stuff in the works with the army at the moment

 

[Jonnyuma]

When has war fighting ever been eco-friendly? I imagine all that plastic will find its way into the oceans and end up choking marine life, resulting in massive law suits by the Sierra Club et al.

They should make em out of bamboo then.

Very green.

 

[Cavedweller]

They should make em out of bamboo then.

Very green.

In more ways than one.

 

[American123]

The Taliban are really excited to know what upgrades they are going to be given next. Thanks Joe…

 

[308]

Interesting video. New rifle, new round. The rifle has some interesting design features. I'm not a fan of front end charging handles, but I guess with practice...

That ammo is NOT new. I have a bag full of polymer cased 5.56 that is at least 20 years old

 

[Certaindeaf]

That ammo is NOT new. I have a bag full of polymer cased 5.56 that is at least 20 years old

Since your bag contains the entire universe you have a solid case.

 

[308]

Since your bag contains the entire universe you have a solid case.

If I read your comment correctly, you believe green cows are better than the alternative? j/K….dint really read

 

[Stomper]

So I work for General Dynamics but I work in the "Land Systems" division. Not sure what department has this project but we are all hoping we get the contract. We have some really great stuff in the works with the army at the moment

"Beware the military industrial complex"…..


-Dwight D. Eisenhower

 

[DirectDrive]

Looked like the Tier 7 Operator was having trouble with the recoil.

 

[Stomper]

Looked like the Tier 7 Operator was having trouble with the recoil.

Did you see his skinny little neck getting all whipped around?

 

[Cavedweller]

That ammo is NOT new. I have a bag full of polymer cased 5.56 that is at least 20 years old

The ammo is not 5.56. It is 6.8 x 51.

 

[Cavedweller]

Does anyone have any thoughts about the reciprocating barrel? Foresee any problems or complications with that feature?

 

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