#5.56x45mm
Caliber Configuration: How It Got to Where It's At, and Where It's Headed
This post was written as a companion to an upcoming Gun Guy Radio podcast, hosted by Ryan Michad. The discussion below will be expanded upon in the show when it’s released later this month, but for now, read on to learn more about the past, present, and future of infantry weapon calibers!
Frag Out Tests Select Fire MSBS 5.56
Thanks to Strike-Hold for this. Frag Out magazine tests out select fire Polish MSBS-5.56K and MSBS-5.56B with a SureFire 60 rounder. The gun looks slick and seems to run smooth in this short video.
Mythical HK32 seen in the wild
As the western world moved away from full power battle rifles such as the H&K G3, FN FAL and M14, Heckler & Koch developed the HK32 and HK33 chambered in 7.62x39mm and 5.56x45mm respectively. Both were based on the G3 design and roller-delayed blowback operating mechanism.
First photos of Civilian SCAR 16S
Jason emailed me photos of his SCAR 16S (5.56x45mm). He must have been one of the lucky few to get hold of one of the initial limited production run. Click to expand the photos.
Taiwan replenishing US 5.56 ammunition stocks
Taiwan is to ship one billion 5.56mm bullets to the US over the next five years. Interesting.