You have a lot of info on designs for future rifles, particularly on
those with electronic ignition and caseless ammo. I am certainly not an
expert on those issues, but I do have some questions:
1. How well does the caseless ammo withstand field use? Most of the gun
powders are cellulose based, and when exposed to chemicals such as
acetone, gasoline, benzene, etc., cellulose tends to dissolve.
2. Also, if I drop or step on an ammo box by mistake, do I get broken
ammo that will not fit in a rifle anymore ?
3. If the mfg hardens the outer layer of the caseless ammo with some
sort of coating, how well will that coating burns off during ignition,
and how much residue will it leave behind?
4. Now that the brass case is gone, I imagine that the primer will also
have to be changed, ie, no more metallic cup. But there must be some
hard surface for the primer to initiate ignition. WHat are those hard
surfaces made of ?
5.  If electronic ignition is used, how long does the battery last?
ALso, being small and therefore hard to handle in the field, how can a
soldier replace a battery under fire?
Thx for your info.
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