I'm not a ballistics guy. The Navy gave me ammo and I shot it. End of story. Now, in my private life I enjoy learning about this stuff.
The new Sig Army Service Rifle is supposed to be this major game changer. When I compare it to 7.62x51 and .30-06, the chamber pressure is much, much higher. I see that the case is 3 pieces, with a steel section to handle the higher pressures. In other respects, it seems similar to 7.62x51 and .30-06, depending on what grain bullet is used, etc. I'm betting these 3-piece cases can't be easily reloaded, if at all. (just thinking of civilian applications)
Is this cartridge as scary as Sig and the Army are hyping it up to be or do you think it's a gov't boondoggle? I'm really asking more about the cartridge than the rifle. I know the rifle has been discussed ad nauseam.
The new Sig Army Service Rifle is supposed to be this major game changer. When I compare it to 7.62x51 and .30-06, the chamber pressure is much, much higher. I see that the case is 3 pieces, with a steel section to handle the higher pressures. In other respects, it seems similar to 7.62x51 and .30-06, depending on what grain bullet is used, etc. I'm betting these 3-piece cases can't be easily reloaded, if at all. (just thinking of civilian applications)
Is this cartridge as scary as Sig and the Army are hyping it up to be or do you think it's a gov't boondoggle? I'm really asking more about the cartridge than the rifle. I know the rifle has been discussed ad nauseam.