Speed Wins...

I am a big fan of the 6.5x43mm (.264 USA/.264 LICC).
I talked to Troy Laughton for a bit on it, and that case is super neat in that the projectile diameter can be easily manipulated to allow everything from 6mm to 7mm projectiles, and handle a wide variety of possible weights depending on the application. It also has adequate powder capacity to allow loading to under 6.8 pressure while still getting adequate velocity to do what it needs to do.
Low perceived recoil, minimal change to the size and weight of the system.
Arguably the best infantry cartridge that exists.
I am, however, apprehensive that the cartridge will get real traction. I really hope so, but without a good US domestic commercial interest, it will likely struggle to get adequate support.

What's the performance of the 6.5x43 compared to the 6.5 creedmoor? It's obviously smaller but does the steel case make up for it due to higher pressures? Kinda want to see it in a 25 cal

putput30 said:

What's the performance of the 6.5x43 compared to the 6.5 creedmoor? It's obviously smaller but does the steel case make up for it due to higher pressures? Kinda want to see it in a 25 cal

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Nudging toward 6.5 Creed, but not quite apples to apples.

I think .25 would be really neat.

bodhisafa said:

what’s the parent case?

Is this for an AR 10?

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Too big for small frame, but doesn’t need a large frame. True intermediate cartridge.

These shellshock cases aren’t operated at higher pressures. While they gain velocity through increased case volume, these were generally loaded to standard pressures. The case head can handle more, but they don’t stick to the chamber like brass during firing and need a beefier bolt to handle additional thrust.