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Originally Posted by Tog_
I think the main reason for going with the 5.56 was so that more rounds could be carried. Quantity of fire over quality of marksmanship. But that may be just a personal predjudice. Everything I was ever taught about shooting included aiming.
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Well, the British SA80 is 5.56 and is an amazingly accurate weapon, In standard issue it has a built in scope. It did have some initial problems with jamming in hot and dusty conditions but since they have been re-engineered (Like the M16 was re-engineered into the A1) they have been superb. In it's 'light Support Weapon' role with extended barrel and bipod it's even more amazing.
Also the P90 ammunition is designed to be armour piercing as well isn't it?