SA80 History: XL60 Series in 4.85mm
This video delves into the history of the SA80 rifle, specifically focusing on the XL60 series prototypes chambered in 4.85mm. It highlights the design process, acknowledging the inexperience of the design team at Enfield and the iterative nature of prototype development. The description details various configurations tested, including safety mechanisms, fire selectors, and magazine catches, as well as the consideration for left- and right-handed versions. The video touches upon the reliability of these early models and their 4.85x49mm cartridge, which ultimately lost out to the Belgian SS109 in NATO trials. The content is presented by Armament Research Services (ARES), a technical intelligence consultancy.












