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 ...

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 ...

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, …

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.

Officially known to civilians as .277 SIG FURY the Army is simply calling it 6.8x51mm for now. Firing a 130-140gr bullet at 3,000 FPS from a 16″ barrel, this has the makings to be one hell of a cartridge.

Apr 30, 2024 · The new NGSW weapon systems are chambered to shoot the new 6.8×51 SIG hybrid ammunition. Being loaded at higher pressures results in increased velocity and terminal performance. The 277 SIG Fury and the military 6.8×51 SIG feature a conventional brass upper case body with a steel alloy bottom, and case-head section.

Jan 16, 2025 · TFB Review: America's New Battle Rifle - The SIG Spear in 6.8x51mm The Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) initiative began in 2017 with the Army focusing on growing concerns that the 5.56mm round lacked the reach and lethality necessary to counter modern and near-peer adversaries equipped with advanced body armor.

Apr 21, 2022 · The military is going to be adopting the 6.8x51mm cartridge, which is labeled by Sig as the .277 Sig FURY. Because this round is similarly sized to the 7.62x51mm (.308 case), it can easily shoot .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor rounds with a simple barrel swap.

Jul 4, 2024 · SIG will release the new MCX Spear in 6.8x51 in both a 16-inch carbine and a 13-inch factory SBR, both with a standard Coyote finish, 1:7 twist cold-hammer-forged 5/8x24 TPI threaded barrels ...