Oct 4, 2023 · In contrast, the new 6.8mm ammunition has an effective lethal range of 600+ meters, a higher velocity, more energy hitting being transferred to the target, and a lighter …

Apr 20, 2022 · The Army recently awarded a contract for two new soldier weapons: the XM5 rifle and the XM250 automatic rifle, which both will use the new 6.8 mm common cartridge family of …

The XM7, previously known as the XM5, is the U.S. Army variant of the SIG MCX Spear, a 6.8×51mm (.277 in), gas-operated, magazine-fed assault rifle [1] designed by SIG Sauer for …

May 17, 2022 · As noted by the Army, "The 6.8 mm has proven to outperform most modern 5.56mm and 7.62mm ammunition against a full array of targets." While initial media briefs on …

Apr 30, 2024 · The recent testing by United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) of SIG’s Next Generation Squad Weapon system – featuring .277 Fury as well as SIG’s …

Feb 18, 2024 · The XM5, the Army’s upcoming rifle, utilizes 6.8mm rounds as part of the service’s initiative to enhance firepower against body armor. This caliber is a compromise between the …

Sig Sauer won a huge contract from the US Army to produce the XM5 and XM250 weapons and .277 SIG FURY/6.8x51mm ammo. Is the M4/AR-15 obsolete?

May 13, 2022 · WASHINGTON — The future Soldier will soon be significantly more lethal. The Army recently announced that the Next Generation Squad Weapon, the XM5 rifle and XM250 …

Army officials have touted that the new XM5, the M4's replacement, and XM250, set to replace the SAW, pack a much harder punch and will improve the combat performance of ground troops.

Apr 19, 2022 · The new ammunition includes multiple types of tactical and training rounds that increase accuracy and are more lethal against emerging threats than both the 5.56mm and …