In-Depth TFB Review: America's New Battle Rifle - The SIG Spear in 6.8x51mm

[Talyn]

It’s been almost a year since the NGSW program's result was officially put into the field. The Army’s new XM7 (SIG MCX-SPEAR 6.8x51) has been the subject of a lot of discussion, derision, and intrigue.

Based on the last couple of months with the SIG Spear in its civilian configuration, the author runs through a bit of the rifle’s history, as well as how it actually feels to shoot and run at the range.

TFB Review: America's New Battle Rifle - The SIG Spear in 6.8x51mm

It’s been almost a year since the NGSW program's result was officially put into the field.The Army’s new XM7 (SIG MCX-SPEAR 6.8x51) has been the subject of a lot of discussion, derision, and intrigue, and I’ve not been immune to that curiosity.I’ve had the rare opportunity to run one of these...

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THE AUTHOR

 

[NMEDGE]

Just on price of gun and ammo I would never own one. Just my 2 cents. Personally because of weight of rifle and ammo don't think it's better for infantry. I know WW2 rifles were heavy but in this day and age weight matters.

 

[Belt Fed]

Now in my usual smart ass remarks we should ask @BET7 how he likes his is usually just kidding around but in this case we can really ask him as he does have one.

 

[Shibadog]

I question it’s advantages over other rounds (7.62x51, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7 mm/08). Running Uber high pressure with special 3pc cases just seems a real bad idea (good for the ammo manufacturer $$$ wise). If we were leaving traditional brass cases why not just go caseless? Also, y’all will remember that the 7.62 X 51 was “hard to control” in full auto. From what I’ve seen thus far this appears no different. ((Just my 2 cents). Also, FWIW, the price per unit for these is obscene. Looks like a good time to own SIG stock, ‘cause Unc is paying through the nose for these puppies.

 

[BET7]

Now in my usual smart ass remarks we should ask @BET7 how he likes his is usually just kidding around but in this case we can really ask him as he does have one.

Well after getting all the accessories mounted that I wanted, it hasn't been ideal to shoot at the outdoor range(s). I belong to two clubs whose max target distance is 140 and 200 yards respectively. I'm sure it will handle those distances quite easily when I finally get it out there. Currently, I'm concentrating on shooting the multitude of pistols I have (also outdoors but with an indoor house at one club, but with no real heat so currently the group I shoot with have forgone our Tuesday shoots until better temps).
But I'm sure I'll enjoy my MCX Spear 277 Fury (8.6x51), when I finally get it out there.

 

[Talyn]

277 Fury (8.6x51), when I finally get it out there.

6.8x51

 

[BET7]

6.8x51

Thanks Talyn, I've got 8.6 BLK on my mind recently (watched a video on what's new at Q )