True Velocity Genesis
The True Velocity Genesis is a firearm developed in a joint venture between LoneStar Future Weapons and Beretta USA, aiming to have their rifle adopted as part of the U.S. military's Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. As per the requirements of NGSW, it fires a 6.8 caliber bullet (in their .277 TVCM cartridge), which features a polymer case that is approximate 30% lighter than standard brass-cased ammunition. It is also claimed that due to polymer having higher thermal resistance, less energy is wasted and deposited into the rifle as heat compared to typical brass cases. This apparently results in higher muzzle energy than an otherwise identical brass cartridge.
Video
The video below is from Task & Purpose on YouTube, and covers the rifle, its inner workings, and the ammunition it fires.
