Identification of objectives was followed by the development of detailed specifications.

Also we wanted flash reduction,вЂќ he said. вЂњSome of the objectives we had for this cartridge were that we wanted consistent lot-to-lot accuracy and to function in new and existing gas-operated sniper rifles. вЂњAn 18-month Joint Working Group was unable to come up with any corrective measures for that cartridge, so we were tasked by our sponsor to develop an alternative cartridge to meet their requirements.вЂќ вЂњThe project had its origins when there were some accuracy inconsistencies in the M118 Long Range cartridge,вЂќ Stoll explained. Stoll, NSWC вЂ“ Crane, described the development efforts behind one of the new sniper rounds, the 7.62mm, Mk316 Mod 0, Special Ball, Long Range cartridge. Speaking before the recent National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) small arms systems symposium in Las Vegas, Nev., Jarod D. Examples of these recent and pending enhancements can be found within the small arms arena, where personnel at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, have focused some recent development activities on the creation of new 7.62mm and. The exigencies of modern special warfare operations are mandating operational enhancements across the spectrum of combat equipment.

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