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Special ops snipers will soon shoot this new rifle that can fire three different calibers
The Advanced Sniper Rifle replaces the Precision Sniper Rifle program.
By Todd South
Latest "7.62-mm" stories
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Army wants its Next Generation rifle ASAP, but it still has to buy a bunch of M4s to keep soldiers shooting
There won't be enough next-gen weapons for everyone. Not yet.
By Todd South
The Army’s SAW and M4 replacements will both fire this more accurate and deadly round
The new round will put soldier ranges out to 600 meters, twice as far as the effective range of the M4.
By Todd South
The Army’s effort to temporarily replace the M4 with a 7.62 mm rifle is not happening
The Army has canceled current efforts to find a temporary commercial replacement for the M4 carbine chambered in 7.62 mm instead of 5.56 mm.
By Todd South
Army rifle replacement program canceled before it takes off
The Interim Combat Service Rifle had been in development since at least this spring and was officially announced in August.
By Todd South
Proposed amendments would speed up three Army small arms programs
The amendments, if passed, would allow the Army to more quickly buy a new interim service rifle, a squad designated marksman rifle and armor-piercing ammunition.
By Todd South