Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
- wreckless
- Gee Addict
- Posts: 32688
- Joined: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:05 pm
- Location: SW Florida & SNJ
Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
US Army Considers Adopting an Interim Battle Rifle in 7.62 NATO
According to multiple sources, what started out as a directed requirement for a 7.62 NATO Designated Marksmanship Rifle for issue to Infantry Rifle Squads has grown in scope to increase the Basis of Issue to all personnel in Brigade Combat Teams and perhaps beyond. The genesis of this requirement is overmatch. The troops feel like they’re in a street fight with a guy with longer arms. The 7.62x54R cartridge gives the enemy those longer arms.
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/04/05/us ... m=facebook
According to multiple sources, what started out as a directed requirement for a 7.62 NATO Designated Marksmanship Rifle for issue to Infantry Rifle Squads has grown in scope to increase the Basis of Issue to all personnel in Brigade Combat Teams and perhaps beyond. The genesis of this requirement is overmatch. The troops feel like they’re in a street fight with a guy with longer arms. The 7.62x54R cartridge gives the enemy those longer arms.
http://soldiersystems.net/2017/04/05/us ... m=facebook
Rob
Jersey Wrecking Crew
1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
Jersey Wrecking Crew
1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
- Scoutpilot
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 7338
- Joined: Sun May 28, 2006 1:22 pm
- Location: Asheboro, NC
Re: Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
How many decades have we waited for this???
'70-'71 'A' Batt., 377th FA, 101AB
(Slicks and LOH's)(Col's LOH Pilot)
'71-72 CHARLIE TROOP,
16TH AIR CAV, 1ST AVN BDE (AEROSCOUTS)
LOW LEVEL HELL.
'46 CJ2A
'47 CJ2A
'48 CJ2A
'48 B1PW126
'69 CJ5
(Slicks and LOH's)(Col's LOH Pilot)
'71-72 CHARLIE TROOP,
16TH AIR CAV, 1ST AVN BDE (AEROSCOUTS)
LOW LEVEL HELL.
'46 CJ2A
'47 CJ2A
'48 CJ2A
'48 B1PW126
'69 CJ5
- wreckless
- Gee Addict
- Posts: 32688
- Joined: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:05 pm
- Location: SW Florida & SNJ
Re: Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
You wait long enough and everything goes full circle eventually.
Rob
Jersey Wrecking Crew
1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
Jersey Wrecking Crew
1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
- Jon
- Australian Army (Retired) R.A.E.M.E.
- Posts: 11949
- Joined: Mon May 04, 1998 8:00 pm
- Location: Down Under In Queensland
- Contact:
Re: Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
7.62 for when you really want to reach out and touch someone... only bettered by the .50 cal.
We've used that round since 1960.
We've used that round since 1960.
Jon Rogers
AUSTRALIA
http://jeepdraw.com JeepDraw Home Page & Drawings
Parts Colours Page http://jeepdraw.com/PART_COLOURS.htm
1944 GPW195611 20531384 ACM-2 17781
1942 MBT 19433W
AUSTRALIA
http://jeepdraw.com JeepDraw Home Page & Drawings
Parts Colours Page http://jeepdraw.com/PART_COLOURS.htm
1944 GPW195611 20531384 ACM-2 17781
1942 MBT 19433W
- major519
- G-Major
- Posts: 837
- Joined: Sun Feb 13, 2005 5:38 pm
- Location:
Re: Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
Crazy how old becomes fashionable once again...
Marksmanship vs sheer firepower. The British and Canadian military has always prided itself in teaching one shot one kill. 7.62 affords this luxury.
Marksmanship vs sheer firepower. The British and Canadian military has always prided itself in teaching one shot one kill. 7.62 affords this luxury.
1968 M274A5 USMC 325489
1966 M274A2 USMC 333007
1958 M274 US ARMY 2B3379
1970 M38A1 CDN3 70-08715
1981 M101CDN Manac 3/4 trailer
1984 M1009 CUCV
1943 Converto Airborne Trailer
1966 M274A2 USMC 333007
1958 M274 US ARMY 2B3379
1970 M38A1 CDN3 70-08715
1981 M101CDN Manac 3/4 trailer
1984 M1009 CUCV
1943 Converto Airborne Trailer
- Mark Tombleson
- MZ Radio Operator
- Posts: 9837
- Joined: Wed Dec 11, 2002 7:58 pm
- Location: Selah, Washington
Re: Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
I think I've shown this photo before.
2/7 Fox Company out of 29 Palms in Now Zad in mid 2008.
That is my boy on the left.
2/7 Fox Company out of 29 Palms in Now Zad in mid 2008.
That is my boy on the left.
MB-NAVY-MZ-1 352625 - 07/20/44 (DOD est.)
U.S.N. 133818
2nd place Restored Class 2008 Portland Convention
MVPA Hall of Fame - 2013
U.S.N. 133818
2nd place Restored Class 2008 Portland Convention
MVPA Hall of Fame - 2013
- TopKick
- G-Lieutenant General
- Posts: 5657
- Joined: Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:34 am
- Location: Olathe, KS.
Re: Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
Why 7.62x54R over 7.62x51?
"Keep 'Em Rolling"
TopKick
"Until it's melted down and turned into something else, or blown to Smitherines, it's restorable"!
TopKick
"Until it's melted down and turned into something else, or blown to Smitherines, it's restorable"!
- wreckless
- Gee Addict
- Posts: 32688
- Joined: Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:05 pm
- Location: SW Florida & SNJ
Re: Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
The Army was explaining that 7.62x54R is what the enemy is using to snipe with. It has far greater range and accuracy (at long range) than the 5.56 rounds. Therefore the soldiers find themselves at a disadvantage in long range combat in Afghanistan.
Rob
Jersey Wrecking Crew
1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
Jersey Wrecking Crew
1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
- Mark Tombleson
- MZ Radio Operator
- Posts: 9837
- Joined: Wed Dec 11, 2002 7:58 pm
- Location: Selah, Washington
Re: Now the Army wants a 7.62 Nato MBR again
The comments on your link are all over the place.
It is somewhat difficult to see what the Army wants to do as these articles on different systems seem to come up every year or two.
It is somewhat difficult to see what the Army wants to do as these articles on different systems seem to come up every year or two.
MB-NAVY-MZ-1 352625 - 07/20/44 (DOD est.)
U.S.N. 133818
2nd place Restored Class 2008 Portland Convention
MVPA Hall of Fame - 2013
U.S.N. 133818
2nd place Restored Class 2008 Portland Convention
MVPA Hall of Fame - 2013
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: blue70chevelle, Google [Bot] and 45 guests