The video explains why the rifle is such an efficient, and ultimately dangerous, weapon.
An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.
The weapon has an advanced optic, shoots 6.8mm and will replace the M4 carbine and M249 SAW.
Magnet fishing duo reels in two sniper rifles.
The Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months.
An estimated 250,000 optics will be delivered over the next decade to close combat troops.
The new caliber outperforms both 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm.
The weapon can be chambered in three calibers.
Marines landing in Australia, Air Force Defenders in action, Army Strykers in Poland and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Marine infantry is getting a head-to-toe gear makeover.
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