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For a theoretical concept, the big problem is chamber pressure. The
WSG2000/9x90mm was designed around 58,000psi, the .408 Cheytac is in excess
of 70,000psi. That is a big problem to contend with especially in a semiauto
like the WSG2000. You also have to question the need for the complexity of a
semiauto mechanism when the bolt action is simpler and stronger. In field
situations there is not rate of fire advantage to the semi.
The FCS and mechanical recoil control systems of the WSG2000 have already
influenced other designs such as the OICW. When the .408 development is
complete, I would not be surprised to see Barrett do a semi, somewhere
between the size of a M98 and a M82. Tack an FCS system on top and you may
have something close to the WSG2000.
Rob
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<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 9/9/2001 8:53:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
<BR>blackeagleblackeagle@yahoo.com writes:
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<BR><BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">How feasible do you think it would be to take the HK
<BR>WSG2000 9x90 and modify it to .408 CheyTec?</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0"></BLOCKQUOTE>
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<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">From a realistic standpoint, you cannot modify what never existed in the
<BR>first place. The WSG2000 existed only as computer designs and mechanical
<BR>subsystems. A complete rifle was never produced.
<BR>
<BR>For a theoretical concept, the big problem is chamber pressure. The
<BR>WSG2000/9x90mm was designed around 58,000psi, the .408 Cheytac is in excess
<BR>of 70,000psi. That is a big problem to contend with especially in a semiauto
<BR>like the WSG2000. You also have to question the need for the complexity of a
<BR>semiauto mechanism when the bolt action is simpler and stronger. In field
<BR>situations there is not rate of fire advantage to the semi.
<BR>
<BR>The FCS and mechanical recoil control systems of the WSG2000 have already
<BR>influenced other designs such as the OICW. When the .408 development is
<BR>complete, I would not be surprised to see Barrett do a semi, somewhere
<BR>between the size of a M98 and a M82. Tack an FCS system on top and you may
<BR>have something close to the WSG2000.
<BR>
<BR>Rob</FONT></HTML>
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