THIS JUST IN: The Finnish Defence Forces will switch to NATO-standard calibers like 5.56×45 mm over the next several years (and decades). And why change the service rifle caliber? Because 5.56×45 mm is clearly superior in every way to some obsolete boar hunting caliber. Change my mind. What does this mean for a Finnish reservist? Nothing right now. But if one is planning to buy mag pouches that fit both the old RK mags and the new weapon system’s magazines, check out our mag pouch selection! | V

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