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General Category => Military/Defense News => Topic started by: rangerrebew on May 23, 2019, 05:40:24 pm

Title: New FN MK48 machine gun could address SOCOM’s desire for 6.5 mm round and assault machine gun
Post by: rangerrebew on May 23, 2019, 05:40:24 pm

New FN MK48 machine gun could address SOCOM’s desire for 6.5 mm round and assault machine gun
By: Shawn Snow   1 day ago


FN America says its new version of the MK48 may address SOCOM’s desire for an assault machine gun and new caliber round.

The military small arms manufacturer on Tuesday unveiled a new prototype of its MK48 machine gun, which is now chambered for the 6.5 mm Creedmoor round, at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida.

SOCOM has been interested in the 6.5 mm round for several years. Experts say has the potential to lighten loads, increase accuracy, reduce recoil and increase range.

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/2019/05/21/new-fn-mk48-machine-gun-could-address-socom-desire-for-65-mm-round-and-assault-machine-gun/ (https://www.militarytimes.com/news/2019/05/21/new-fn-mk48-machine-gun-could-address-socom-desire-for-65-mm-round-and-assault-machine-gun/)