Hello, I'm new here so apologies if this is in the wrong sub-forum or if this has been answered somewhere else - though I did try looking.
Does anyone maintain an updated list of modern firearms for SDC worlds? Searching these forums I found a link to Kitsune's "Netbook of Modern Firearms" but that, much like all the books I own, are woefully out of date.
For example, the latest US assault rifle listed is the M-16 series, which was replaced by the M4 carbine in 1994 (according to Wikipedia), which was then later replaced in 2022 but the XM7. Stats for the M4 are easy enough since they still use 5.56mm, but the XM7 uses the new 6.8x51mm which is a heavier cartridge (and the XM7 having a higher PSI to up the kinetic energy). Based on the HU2 Rev (2021), 5.56mm does 5D6, so my thought is to house rule the new 6.8x51mm as doing 6D6 damage.
I can slowly go through and make my own firearms list, but I have found that generally every time I need a RPG resource, someone on the internet has already done it. A thank you in advance for anyone who takes the time to read/respond to this!
Updated Modern Firearm Stats?
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Re: Updated Modern Firearm Stats?
This MIGHT be helpful, but it hasn't been updated in quite some time:
https://kitsunesden.xyz/Firearms/Firearms.htm
https://kitsunesden.xyz/Firearms/Firearms.htm
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Re: Updated Modern Firearm Stats?
MercOps might have a more updated list (GAW section has a list of generic bullet damage based on various sizes), but not likely as new as you are looking for.
Keep in mind that damage stats (give/take) are actually pretty arbitrary. The AK-47 and M-16 have been listed as doing the same damage (at one time in some sources), even though they fire different size rounds for example. So the new US rifle you mention might not actually get a boost even with its larger round size compared to the M-16/4 as its still smaller than the AK-47.
Keep in mind that damage stats (give/take) are actually pretty arbitrary. The AK-47 and M-16 have been listed as doing the same damage (at one time in some sources), even though they fire different size rounds for example. So the new US rifle you mention might not actually get a boost even with its larger round size compared to the M-16/4 as its still smaller than the AK-47.