Originally Posted by IndyCA35
I wonder why they never made a 5.56mm version of it. Smaller, lighter, carry more rounds. Just like an M16 vs. an M14. If you're worried about terminal effects from the 5.56, then why bother with 5.56 in rifles in the first place?


Armalite tried with the Stoner but most of the military were not interested ... except the Navy SEALs. They loved it, or so my good friend who was on SEAL Team One in Vietnam told me.

L.W.

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