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Looks like some sort of jugaadu is being done to make a provision to mount the ARDE UBGL on the Sig 716.

Elcan Spectre with red sight mounted on it, borrowed from the Brits in joint exercise Ajeya Warrior. https://defenceforumindia.com/threads/small-arms-and-light-weapons.3796/post-2086273

https://theprint.in/defence/india-to-ink-repeat-order-deal-for-73000-sig-716-rifles-from-the-us/962103/ Plot Twist 😂

Where has Sig blamed OFB Ammo? All this speculation is based on only one article that too one from “The Wire”.

This solution you’ve proposed is almost the exact methodology used for the ATAGS project, ARDE created the base design and specifications and allowed KSSL/BF and TASL to build around it and make modifications. https://www.drdo.gov.in/155-mm-x-52-cal-advanced-towed-artillery-gun-system-atags...

OFB’s exported 5.56x45mm ammunition is using a Belgian gunpowder, unlike the rest of the ammunition where we use Indian ones or indigenised ones through ToT. Obviously the new French tooling will help increase the quality somewhat, but don’t expect too much, I don’t think they’ll use the Belgian...

7.62x39mm ammo is supplied by OFB to both regulars and Para SF. Only the PKM ammo (7.62x54r) and 5.56 NATO ammunition are imported in the small arms category by PARA SF . Some sources say that even the 9mm ammo is imported for PARA SF but I can’t vouch for this.

For those AK fanboys we have in DFI, this video is for y’all, watch how the venerable AK struggles in the mud relatively compared to the other firearms. Each and every firearm has its weak and strong points, no weapon is perfect. Stop being irrational and being a blind fanboy. And for the ones...

The AKs are generally reliable, but this much exaggeration is also too much.

This is the R2 rifle

Isn’t Karan sir from the Armoured Corps, if I’m not wrong he commanded the Army’s first Arjun Squadron.

I’m not going to take this Article seriously when the so called Defense Editor can’t even name the Indian Navy’s Special Force and has decided to change MARCOS name to Garud now😂. IMO it’s a hitjob, especially when you see who the author is and what “news” organisation it is.

Can anyone ID the optic?

Kindly enlighten me how are these 3 posts related to the Sig 716s of the Indian Armed forces?

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If they still want to use old slings they need to buy sling mounts that attract to the QD provision like this:

The SIG 716s have provision for slings that use Quick Detach(QD) mounts, which Indian Army lacks as they still use old school mounts as seen on AKs and INSAS. Hence jugaad methods are used by our troops to use a sling on the 716s like tying it to the stock and handguard.

I think you meant to quote me instead of @AlphaRaiderZ, and I still stand by what I’ve said as the guy essentially has a SIG 716, with a higher powered scope and a bipod, what else is he supposed to be other than a designated marksman in a squad with other guys carrying Sig 716s with BEL...

That’s what I initially assumed too, but after closer examination it’s slightly different. But the one on the gun lacks these 2 components.

Didn’t say it was, just said it looks to be a variable power one and not a fixed power telescopic sight. Read my post again and see where have I mentioned low power anywhere?😂