NSNs Assigned to FN’s Lightweight Intermediate Caliber Cartridge Carbine and Suppressor

[Talyn]

National Stock Numbers have been listed associated with the Lightweight Intermediate Caliber Cartridge (LICC) Individual Weapon System (IWS), a novel weapon and ammunition manufactured by FN America.

NSNs Assigned to FN’s Lightweight Intermediate Caliber Cartridge Carbine and Suppressor | Soldier Systems Daily

Over the weekend, Japanese X account @teppoblog surprised us with a post listing National Stock Numbers associated with the Lightweight Intermediate Caliber ...

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FN America (FNA) Previews the Lightweight Intermediate Caliber Cartridge (LICC) Individual Weapon System (IWS) Developed for the Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate (IWTSD) | Soldier Systems Daily

FN America (FNA) is previewing an entirely new weapon system unlike anything you have seen at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, called the Lightweight Interm ...

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The LICC IWS has four purpose-built components:

• Lightweight ammunition family
• Improved Performance Carbine
• 25-round purpose-built, polymer magazine
• Signature Suppressor

These new NSNs pertain to the three variants of the Improved Performance Carbine (11.5” Close Quarters Battle (CQB), 14.5” Carbine, and 18.5” Recce (Designated Marksmanship Rifle)) as well as two suppressors associated with the system.

 

[Belt Fed]

I love that color, wonder how @BET7 likes his.

 

[Shibadog]

Looks like a better solution than the 6.8x51 SIG. Folks shooting the Sig full auto look like guys shooting an M14

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

so, it's the 264usa for canada..........i'd stick with the 6.5x47l if going that way.

 

[BarryinIN]

I wish it would replace the M7/6.5x51, but I think it’s too late for that.

 

[deadduck357]

so, it's the 264usa for canada..........i'd stick with the 6.5x47l if going that way.

Would require an AR-10 sized receiver.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Would require an AR-10 sized receiver.

the 6.5x43 will also require an ar10 receiver.

 

[Talyn]

I wish it would replace the M7/6.5x51, but I think it’s too late for that.

The Spec Ops community gets & can use anything they want thus the NSN number regardless of the Canuck proposal.

 

[deadduck357]

the 6.5x43 will also require an ar10 receiver.

With a COAL of 2.5" it will require a larger mag well than the AR-15 (2.26") but not as large as the AR-10 (2.8").

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

With a COAL of 2.5" it will require a larger mag well than the AR-15 (2.26") but not as large as the AR-10 (2.8").

i doubt they'll make an in between ar size. they'll just make mage specifically for that cartridge to function in an ar10. 300savage, 308marlin and 307winchester nearly has the same coal (2.600") as the 6.5x43. either a spacer type that is used in the back to keep it from sitting way back in the mag similar to what begara or sako (don't remember which) along with an american mfgr offers this type on their mags. as far as i can remember the feedlips stay where they are and the spacer fits towards the rear/back (then again it could be placed in the front). i was trying to find out where it's placed, but can't find the info at this time.

 

[deadduck357]

i doubt they'll make an in between ar size. they'll just make mage specifically for that cartridge to function in an ar10. 300savage, 308marlin and 307winchester nearly has the same coal (2.600") as the 6.5x43. either a spacer type that is used in the back to keep it from sitting way back in the mag similar to what begara or sako (don't remember which) along with an american mfgr offers this type on their mags. as far as i can remember the feedlips stay where they are and the spacer fits towards the rear/back (then again it could be placed in the front). i was trying to find out where it's placed, but can't find the info at this time.

From what I've read FN did design a new lower/magwell and magazine specifically sized to this cartridge.