Lighter Ammo?

[Subdeacon Joe]

https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/12/18/marine-corps-seeks-lighter-50-caliber-ammo-for-agility-in-battle/

 

The Marine Corps is exploring whether it could buy significantly lighter 0.50 caliber ammunition, as part of an ongoing effort to trim the weight Marines carry on their backs.

 

Marine Corps Systems Command in September asked ammunition vendors for their interest and capabilities to manufacture cartridges 24%–30% lighter than what Marines currently carry, in what’s known as a request for information.

[Michigan Slim]

Synthetic cases. Already being introduced with other calibers.

[Subdeacon Joe]

1 minute ago, Michigan Slim said:

Synthetic cases. Already being introduced with other calibers.

 

And maybe synthetic links?

[Michigan Slim]

Could well be. 

[Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646]

Seems like a solution in search of a problem

 

Imis   (My tank carried plenty and I didnt have to)

[Buckshot Bear]

Here's a 'lighter' ammo

 

 

 

[J.D. Daily]

The article stated the Corps was looking to save fuel transporting M2 ammo.  They could use Titanium in the M2's receiver and tripod. 

[Badlands Bob #61228]

I don't think there are Marines running around carrying 50 cal. ammo in their rucksacks.  Ok, maybe a few snipers in special situations but not normally.  I guess when they replace all those ICE Hummers and tanks with battery packs, they will have to limit what they can carry to extend their range.

[Abilene Slim SASS 81783]

A friend of mine was a program manager at Lake City. The objective has been around for a long time. Much has been tried, but so far, it’s easier said than done. Having it in the fleet by 2026 is a pipe dream. 

[Smokin Gator SASS #29736]

At first I thought they were looking for 50 caliber cowboy ammo.

[twelve mile REB]

I hate bulls*** want to help the guy humping stuff, Try a base plate, tube and ammo for a squad portable mortar. No one humps Ma duce.

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

12 hours ago, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said:

Seems like a solution in search of a problem

 

Imis   (My tank carried plenty and I didnt have to)

Never walk when you can ride......but remember: a moving foxhole attracts the eye.

[Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme]

22 hours ago, Michigan Slim said:

Synthetic cases. Already being introduced with other calibers.

This one ^

[watab kid]

On 12/18/2023 at 7:34 PM, Buckshot Bear said:

Here's a 'lighter' ammo

 

 

 

i like that - need one for lighting my ceegars