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I think the XM-8 appears to be a fine weapon (identical to the G36 for all i can tell). But i agree the ballistics are on par or sub par to existing weapons (based solely on barrel length). If we want to have short barrels and have our cake and eat it we are going to have to have bullpups, larger cartridges, or a redesign in ammo.
I'd be all for a 6.8 round in an XM-8 with bullets in design similar to FN's bullets in the P90 (except 6.8 mm instead of 5.7), that is bullets designed to pierce armor but still impart sufficient softbody trauma. And Of course LeMas bullets would be even better.
Unfortunately I think many of the salesmen I have heard (on the videos, i have not talked to any in person) appear to be minimally educated in the science of why they work, which is a real buzzkill towards any adoptation by the brass.
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