In combination with the groundbreaking 6.8x51 hybrid ammunition, the MCX-SPEAR has become the pinnacle by which rifle capabilities will be judged. Capable of muzzle velocities in excess of 3,000 FPS with a 113gr bullet out of a 16” barrel, the MCX-SPEAR rifle is achieving the Army’s goal of advanced performance while also exceeding the ...

Oct 4, 2023 · The 6.8x51mm Common Cartridge, also known as the .277 Fury, was developed by Sig Sauer as part of the United States Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon Program…more on that in a minute. The round is a hybrid three-piece with steel case head and brass body.

The .277 Fury or 6.8×51mm Common Cartridge [4] [5] (designated as the .277 SIG Fury by SAAMI) [1] is a centerfire rimless bottlenecked rifle cartridge announced by SIG Sauer in late 2019. [2] Its hybrid three-piece cartridge case has a steel case head and brass body connected by an aluminum locking washer to support the high chamber pressure ...

Jan 13, 2022 · The 277 SIG FURY ammunition is the commercial variant of the 6.8 x 51 hybrid military round available in the hybrid case technology submitted to the U.S. Army NGSW program. Also available is a 277 SIG FURY FMJ traditional cartridge round.

4 days ago · The US Army’s recent announcement of the adoption of the Sig 6.8X51mm round has created quite a stir in both military and civilian circles. A powerful new round and a couple of cool new weapons to shoot it.

May 17, 2022 · Basically, the Army wanted a 6.8mm cartridge that could defeat near-peer armor at 500 meters. Many entered, a few were selected, but the final winner was recently announced as being Sig Sauer with their XM5 rifle, XM250 LMG, …

Feb 12, 2025 · With SIG as the current sole maker of the cartridge, the Army is anxious to expand production. In Feb. 2023, the service contracted with Olin-Winchester, who operates Army-owned Lake City on a...

Jun 1, 2020 · The MG 6.8mm machine gun features ambidextrous AR-style ergonomics, quick detach magazines, increased M1913 rail space, quick detach suppressor, and vastly improves upon the operation and function of the legacy M249.

Apr 30, 2024 · The Spear XM5 and the SIG Light Machine Gun (XM250) run the recently developed 6.8×51 (277 SIG FURY) hybrid steel/brass ammunition. Before we get into the weeds of the cartridge itself, you need to understand the why behind it.

Jan 16, 2025 · Now for the first time, this technology will be available to the U.S. civilian market with the MCX-SPEAR rifle chambered in 6.8x51 along with a family of Hybrid Ammunition from SIG SAUER.