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Not ‘just a gun’: New SOCOM rifle allows barrel swapping and cartridge changes (opens in new tab)

Covers Special Operations Command’s replacement for MK17 SCAR-H to fire 7.62 and 6.5mm ammo

At SOCOM’s request, the rifle features a swappable barrel, allowing operators to change between legacy cartridges and the newer 6.5mm Creedmoor.

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