Gatnerd

Firearms and military nerd commentary.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

The 0-90-180 degree selector on the AR is trash for actually engaging FA, as many are now discovering with 3 position FRT's.

[Gun Fanatics @gunfanatics1]

What classic, historically revered military firearm actually has the most garbage safety selector design in existence?

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@gunfanatics1 The 0-90-180 degree selector on the AR is trash for actually engaging FA, as many are now discovering with 3 position FRT's.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@defencewithac Regular powder, just adding a few more grains of it to raise chamber pressure to 80kpsi vs the previous 55-62kpsi. This is made possible with SIG's new steel base 'hybrid' case first developed for the NGSW program, and now also being used by Federal with PEAK and Shell Shock NAS3

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

In Seekins video on their new High Pressure barrel tech, we get a sneak PEAK of .338 Norma using Federal PEAK alloy cases. 300gr @ 2950fps, about 250fps over brass. This will likely add 100-200yd of AP range.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@rosenritter1958 I completely agree and think the whole 'HICAR' program being one letter away from ICAR is a clue.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

The other huge advantage is how much shorter the MFMD is then a normal suppressor ~1" longer then a rifle with just a surefire flash hider. This allows for longer rifle barrels while keeping the rifles overall length compact. (sad bullpup noises)

[FD @BrandonFDW]

The Multi-Function Muzzle Device (MFMD) program began in 2022 after special operations users identified a long-standing problem: operators had to choose between sound suppression, flash suppression, or recoil reduction. The goal was to combine all three into a single scalable -

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

Perhaps inspiration for SIG's 97gr Tandem Tungsten 5.56?

[Rosenritter @rosenritter1958]

@autisticarab There's probably much better examples but I can't help being reminded of 12.7x55 STs-130 VPS's dual tungsten core AP round, where it has an additional sliding/backing core to push the front during penetration

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@vbgamer17 Yes tracking the prices of the ADVAP and now the 6.8, prices have not gone down, and now with the exploding cost of Tungsten this year I expect next years prices will be eye watering.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

M1162 .338 Norma tungsten armor piercing is $10 a shot, less then the cost for the 7.62 ADVAP or the 6.8 'SP' load for NGSW. Perhaps a less sophisticated projectile?

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@MortarFFE Yes, I suspect this will be a SF only, special mission type load. Assuming $20 estimate was accurate, 5x mags would be $3,000, 7x mags $4,200.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

SIG's 5.56 HYP 97gr Tungsten AP projectile shows a novel 'tandem warhead' design, where a front tungsten cylinder is designed to shatter the ceramic, while a follow on pointed penetrator is designed to then punch through this weakened area. May be the key to defeating Level IV.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@Laetanya @WeaponOutfitter Yes, NGSW was definitely informed by the war in Afghanistan not Ukraine, sadly.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@historicfirearm Well, if it's labeled 5.56+P, we can just say that stands for PissMissile.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

What NGSW should have been

[Ricardo C Torres @Kaco_CTorres]

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[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@vbgamer17 Yes, I suspect the same. Which then suggests the EPR style of tungsten penetrator is quite a bit pricier to build then the regular jacketed variety - poor omen for NGSW and other smaller calibers trying to AP.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@kyle_harmse Almost certainly HICAR related

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@GB4108 @WeaponOutfitter Yes, high pressure case design, in line with SOCOM's new HICAR program to field a high pressure capable AR.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@Laetanya @WeaponOutfitter No, the 6.8 has vastly more power and penetration potential. I suspect the 5.56 is only AP out to 30-100yd.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@fivegeedubya I suspect we may see interest in Depleted Uranium rekindled due to shortages in Tungsten supply.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

@MortarFFE Sadly, probably closer to $20.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

I suspect the future is AI drones designed to simply fly down the railroad tracks at 5' high until they strike something or run out of battery. Would be fairly simple level of autonomy, and immune to jamming.

[𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝕯𝔢𝔞𝔡 𝕯𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔯𝔦𝔠𝔱△ 🇬🇪🇺🇦🇺🇲🇬🇷 @TheDeadDistrict]

People often ask why trains aren't being targeted.
Here's one example: a drone takes out a locomotive in the Bryansk region.

[Gatnerd @gatnerd]

I wonder if a better option would be an underbarrel single shot 12g. Although I love the Metro/Sten/Liberator vibes of this thing.

[Rosenritter @rosenritter1958]

Also included in the release was the ToobTM for The Raped

TsNIITochMash's single-shot 12-gauge, which weighs just under 1.8kg. It's meant as a last resort option against drones