Army sets sights on new rifle, from WSJ

[sniper7]

FN Scar would be better.

[ChunkyMonkey]

What happened to the XM8? H&K was/did build a factory near Ft. Benning to manufacture, the variants were all worked out. Seemed like a really slick solution. I'd really like to play around with an IMI Tavor

MAJOR +1 on XM8. Private contractors who have used them in Iraq have nothing but high praises.

[ChunkyMonkey]

FN Scar would be better.

SOCOM recalled the 5.56 and only the 308 are being issued if I remembered it correctly.

[DeusExMachina]

When I look at the XM8, I'm reminded of Body of Lies.

"Our enemy has realized that they are fighting guys from the future."

[ChunkyMonkey]

When I look at the XM8, I'm reminded of Body of Lies.

"Our enemy has realized that they are fighting guys from the future."

You may have mistaken a G36 for XM8. I cannot remember if they use XM8 in that movie...

found the picture...


XM8 design team (HK USA) have access to HK G36 blueprint obviously.

[DeusExMachina]

You may have mistaken a G36 for XM8. I cannot remember if they use XM8 in that movie...

found the picture...


XM8 design team (HK USA) have access to HK G36 blueprint obviously.

I'm referencing the "from the future" quote. It looks like a space rifle.

[Zundfolge]

"For the first time in 50 years..."?


What do any of these systems do that can't be done with the current AR platform?

Seems to me like a big ole waste of money.

[Elhuero]

Seems to me like a big ole waste of money.

that's uncle sam.

[weirjf]

"For the first time in 50 years..."?


What do any of these systems do that can't be done with the current AR platform?

Seems to me like a big ole waste of money.

needs more plastic apparently

[ChunkyMonkey]

I'm referencing the "from the future" quote. It looks like a space rifle.

Yep..love the look. XM8 is futuristic...G36 is pure sexiness!