I have no military experience but if true that it will weigh 11 pounds loaded up that sounds like an absolute pig. Especially if that’s the weight minus an optic. Again no military experience but as a layman it seems like a well thought out optics system would be critical to justify that much weight while giving the ability to make consistent hits at the extended ranges that the chambering is designed for.
I can see where 600 yard shots would be useful back in the days of tight formations or even trench warfare but against an enemy spread out on a mountain side shooting from concealment how useful is being able to deliver deadly rounds at that range with irons or red dots Vs. The weight of the rifle? Suppressive fire I suppose but if they’re spread out and actual hits are few is it enough to justify that heavy of a rifle that would seem to give up a lot at closer engagements?
