The New 50 cal

That's right. The M2 .50 cal machine gun is getting a little brother. Evidently the Army is planning on fielding it around 2010. It is smaller and lighter with less recoil. It is currently being tested in several locations. I am interested in seeing if it will become a man-portable platform and if it has any credibility as a tripod-mounted sniper weapon. It is supposedly more accurate than the M2. Remember that the M2 holds the record for the longest recorded sniper kill at 2500 meters. The Soldiers interviewed made it clear that the M2 will not be replaced but it will be supplemented.

Anyway, here is the link at global security.