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FelixP · 07-10-2009, 11:43 PM

Well, the USMC is apparently planning to transfer to a infantry automatic rifle (sorta like a modern day BAR). It will have a 30rnd clip and is chambered for 5.56 NATO. It can be fired in either semi- or fully-automatic modes, and from both closed and open bolt. What do you think of this?

I think it's a bad idea. The BAR was never that effective of a LMG (a purpose for which it was never designed), largely because of it's small clip. I would imagine that it would lessen the overall effectiveness of the fireteam, especially during an ambush or base defense situation.

However, it is markedly lighter than the M249, and much more accurate. I guess many nations have had success with the RPK (or if you're more historically minded, the Bren[which was well liked]), but I'd be lying if I said I knew anything about it's operational history.

Speak up Tilted Veterans and gun buffs! Let's hear your opinions.

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FelixP Insane Location: I'm up they see me I'm down.	USMC's IAR: Brilliance or sheer stupidity? Well, the USMC is apparently planning to transfer to a infantry automatic rifle (sorta like a modern day BAR). It will have a 30rnd clip and is chambered for 5.56 NATO. It can be fired in either semi- or fully-automatic modes, and from both closed and open bolt. What do you think of this? I think it's a bad idea. The BAR was never that effective of a LMG (a purpose for which it was never designed), largely because of it's small clip. I would imagine that it would lessen the overall effectiveness of the fireteam, especially during an ambush or base defense situation. However, it is markedly lighter than the M249, and much more accurate. I guess many nations have had success with the RPK (or if you're more historically minded, the Bren[which was well liked]), but I'd be lying if I said I knew anything about it's operational history. Speak up Tilted Veterans and gun buffs! Let's hear your opinions. __________________ Free will lies not in the ability to craft your own fate, but in not knowing what your fate is. --Me "I have just returned from visting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world." --Douglas MacArthur