As a young Marine, I got my eyes opened on pre-qual Wednesday in boot camp when I shot Expert on my first try, putting one round after another through a bravo target at 500m -- using iron sights, no less. The 5.56 cartridge is incredibly accurate out of the AR platform, and that's half of its lethality. The other half of that lethality is something that only really shows up in combat or combat course training: rapid follow-up shots. Being able to take a second, third and fourth shot without losing your sight picture for even a fraction of a second is a priceless advantage in combat, where your target is alive and is actively trying to make you miss. With my life on the line, I much prefer a series of quick shots using an "underpowered" cartridge than a single shot from a really powerful cartridge. Big rounds are optimized for hunting big game from a fixed position, making them much less useful when you're hunting smaller, more agile game -- i.e., humans. .338 Lapua is an awesome round for snipers, but for grunts who spend their time rubbing belt buckles with the enemy it would be a terrible choice. I'm afraid that high-pressure 6.8 war shot ammo is going to suffer from a similar problem when it is tested in the reality of combat. This old man will stick with his "varmint gun," because it's always gotten the job done.
I don’t see how this comment has not gained a single like in over 4 months now. The way you explain it is absolutely priceless. The image and ideas this put in my head is enough alone. Props to you my friend. This comment is golden. If more people would learn more about munitions, they would see it and like it more
You used a 20" barrel for which it was optimized. It's not nearly the same from 14" barrel which sucks enormous energy from the 5.56x45 round. They need to go back to a 20" barrel or get something with more power if the military wants to continue with 14" barrels. That said, I agree the new XM7's 6.8x51mm is not the solution. It's a monstrous cash grab by the military industrial complex and the rifles will prove to be maintenance nightmares with its gargantuan chamber pressure. The rifle is heavier and he ammunition basic load with seven 20-round magazines (140 total) is heavier than the seven 30-round magazines with 210 rounds of 5.56x45. They're spinning back into the M14 7.62x51 era.
I was wanting a bolt action rifle chambered in 5.56x45/223Remington but I could never find one so I ended up buying a Ruger American predator 223Remington the green one & I put a cheapo scope on it. I noticed right away that it's extremely accurate at very long distances.
The big challenge with the caliber, any caliber with a lightweight projectile really, is the wind. A full value crosswind moves the strike of the round inches every 100 yard increment. Thanks for viewing and I hope you continue to enjoy your rifle.
As with any cartridge or rifle, shot placement will always reign supreme.👍 Ironically, I hated the M16A1, always thought it felt like a piece of plastic garbage.... But they did run...
Thank your for your service in a very difficult time to serve! My father served in Vietnam and was in that era of converting from the M-14 to to the M-16A1. Was a cavalry dude.
It took a long time for the military to get out of the mindset that it took an 🐘 elephant gun to kill a human. I was in vietnam when the first m16 arrived in mass lots of problems stuck cartridges plugged gas tubes jams due to problematic feed rates basic inaccuracy a lot of guys died trying to fix their weapons. I went to vietnam with an m14 I was offered some good money for it. I also refused to turn it in for my new m16.
Any chance you’ll do a Mini 14 video???!!! I know many complain about how expensive they are compared to “budget” ARs but those guys also talk about upgrading stocks, triggers, handguards, sights, etc. so you’d probably be close to cost of Mini 14.
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As a young Marine, I got my eyes opened on pre-qual Wednesday in boot camp when I shot Expert on my first try, putting one round after another through a bravo target at 500m -- using iron sights, no less. The 5.56 cartridge is incredibly accurate out of the AR platform, and that's half of its lethality. The other half of that lethality is something that only really shows up in combat or combat course training: rapid follow-up shots. Being able to take a second, third and fourth shot without losing your sight picture for even a fraction of a second is a priceless advantage in combat, where your target is alive and is actively trying to make you miss. With my life on the line, I much prefer a series of quick shots using an "underpowered" cartridge than a single shot from a really powerful cartridge. Big rounds are optimized for hunting big game from a fixed position, making them much less useful when you're hunting smaller, more agile game -- i.e., humans. .338 Lapua is an awesome round for snipers, but for grunts who spend their time rubbing belt buckles with the enemy it would be a terrible choice. I'm afraid that high-pressure 6.8 war shot ammo is going to suffer from a similar problem when it is tested in the reality of combat. This old man will stick with his "varmint gun," because it's always gotten the job done.
I don’t see how this comment has not gained a single like in over 4 months now. The way you explain it is absolutely priceless. The image and ideas this put in my head is enough alone. Props to you my friend. This comment is golden. If more people would learn more about munitions, they would see it and like it more
5,56bdo a lot of damage in human body there is many pic of wound from vietnam or recent conflit , it does a similar wound than a 308 .
You used a 20" barrel for which it was optimized. It's not nearly the same from 14" barrel which sucks enormous energy from the 5.56x45 round. They need to go back to a 20" barrel or get something with more power if the military wants to continue with 14" barrels. That said, I agree the new XM7's 6.8x51mm is not the solution. It's a monstrous cash grab by the military industrial complex and the rifles will prove to be maintenance nightmares with its gargantuan chamber pressure. The rifle is heavier and he ammunition basic load with seven 20-round magazines (140 total) is heavier than the seven 30-round magazines with 210 rounds of 5.56x45. They're spinning back into the M14 7.62x51 era.
That was awesone... thank you.
Glad you liked it!!! I was fun to make.
I was wanting a bolt action rifle chambered in 5.56x45/223Remington but I could never find one so I ended up buying a Ruger American predator 223Remington the green one & I put a cheapo scope on it. I noticed right away that it's extremely accurate at very long distances.
The big challenge with the caliber, any caliber with a lightweight projectile really, is the wind. A full value crosswind moves the strike of the round inches every 100 yard increment. Thanks for viewing and I hope you continue to enjoy your rifle.
Great video! Would be interested to see a video on 7.62x39 thanks!
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As with any cartridge or rifle, shot placement will always reign supreme.👍
Ironically, I hated the M16A1, always thought it felt like a piece of plastic garbage.... But they did run...
That platform and the fuel that runs it has kept the wolf away for a long time hasn't it? That and smart munitions! Thanks for viewing.
@@AmmoMart Absolutely,👍 carried that rifle for 8 years, did not enjoy it, but I trusted it.
Thank your for your service in a very difficult time to serve! My father served in Vietnam and was in that era of converting from the M-14 to to the M-16A1. Was a cavalry dude.
Mr. Stoner had a great design.
Indeed he did. I think it is often overlooked that his original design was the AR-10. Thanks for viewing and taking the time to comment.
It took a long time for the military to get out of the mindset that it took an 🐘 elephant gun to kill a human. I was in vietnam when the first m16 arrived in mass lots of problems stuck cartridges plugged gas tubes jams due to problematic feed rates basic inaccuracy a lot of guys died trying to fix their weapons. I went to vietnam with an m14 I was offered some good money for it. I also refused to turn it in for my new m16.
Thank you for serving
@@ridiculousfishr9812 thank you
Any chance you’ll do a Mini 14 video???!!! I know many complain about how expensive they are compared to “budget” ARs but those guys also talk about upgrading stocks, triggers, handguards, sights, etc. so you’d probably be close to cost of Mini 14.