Tag Archives: 6.8 x 51mm

Ian McCollum: “Why The M7 And 6.8x51mm Are Bad Ideas”

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Lawrence Person

I’m not enough of an expert to know whether the new M7 U.S. battle rifle chambered in 6.8x51mm is a good idea or not. But I’m pretty sure Ian McCollum is such an expert, and he says it’s a bad … Continue reading →

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“Does The US Military’s New Combat Rifle Kinda Suck?”

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Lawrence Person

Remember the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon, AKA the XM-5, AKA the XM-7, AKA 6.8 x 51mm? Brandon Herrera has managed to get Sig Saur to send him the prototype of the new weapon (the Sig Spear) to test, … Continue reading →

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Update: 6.8 x 51mm Yes, TVCM No

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Lawrence Person

In a previous post, I made the assumption that the army’s decision to go with 6.8 x 51mm for its Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program meant they had selected the True Velocity 6.8 x 51mm TVCM round. That appears … Continue reading →

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