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AR-558 Rifle New WIP 5

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Here's a quick view of a possible configuration with the parts I've completed so far. I tried to include a bit of a lighting effect from the tac-light, but it sort of washes out the suppressor. And the suppressor is back further then it should be with the standard barrel, so this one would have a slightly shorter barrel.
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No, it doesn't use the standard NATO round. It uses a 9.3x74mm case less round, with a number of different variants, including;

Incendiary
An older round no longer in wide circulation.

Armor-Piercing
No longer in circulation

Armor-Piercing-Incendiary
An older round used against standard hardened 'dumb' body armor.

Saboted Personnel Armor Penetrator
Standard Round for the AR-558, 559, 560, commonly used against heavy synthetic smart body armor

High Explosive Incendiary/Armor Piercing Ammunition (HEIAP)
The preferred round of many AROS (Advanced Reconnaissance Operations Service) units due to the combined effects and armor-piercing capabilities provided by the primary explosive tip and secondary tungsten penetrator core. The round is relatively new to the war and while fairing quite well against guardsmen body armor, is in relatively short supply.