![Nicholas Drummond on Twitter: "This is a mock-up of Textron's 6.5 mm CTSAS projectile in a cased-telescoped cartridge. The bullet is 1mm thicker in diameter versus 5.56mm NATO, but much longer and Nicholas Drummond on Twitter: "This is a mock-up of Textron's 6.5 mm CTSAS projectile in a cased-telescoped cartridge. The bullet is 1mm thicker in diameter versus 5.56mm NATO, but much longer and](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSpfCOwW4AA6Wel.jpg)
Nicholas Drummond on Twitter: "This is a mock-up of Textron's 6.5 mm CTSAS projectile in a cased-telescoped cartridge. The bullet is 1mm thicker in diameter versus 5.56mm NATO, but much longer and
![Why Soldiers May Use Textron Systems' Lightweight Small Arms Tech – Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews Why Soldiers May Use Textron Systems' Lightweight Small Arms Tech – Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews](https://www.tactical-life.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2018/03/Textron-Lightweight-Small-Arms-7.jpg)
Why Soldiers May Use Textron Systems' Lightweight Small Arms Tech – Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews
Shooting Illustrated - Check out the Cased Telescoped ammo from Textron Systems. This ammo eliminates the traditional brass case, leading to a 40-percent weight reduction. Is this the future of ammunition? #AUSA2017
![Nicholas Drummond on Twitter: "When we adopted 5.56 mm, we acquired weapons that were less capable in terms of range and lethality than legacy 7.62x51 mm weapons. This risked overmatch in certain Nicholas Drummond on Twitter: "When we adopted 5.56 mm, we acquired weapons that were less capable in terms of range and lethality than legacy 7.62x51 mm weapons. This risked overmatch in certain](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EumRgcWWYAASjr8.jpg)