Another Option
Are you sure that the Pulse Rifle wouldn't use the electrically ignited projectiles used by Metal Storm's system. Their propelling charges are much smaller (the same diameter as the bullet) and not typical of a normal firearm's explosive propellant. You can stack Metal Storm's "cartridges" nose to tail in the barrel and only ignite the lead round (leaving the others untouched). It IS currently in service with the US Navy as a point defense system. The system can also achieve a rate of fire of ONE MILLION ROUNDS PER MINUTE (this is NOT a typo) if you could muster that amount of ammo. You can see this weapon system reviewed on Future Weapons (now on the Military Channel). Eliminating the powder charge in your illustration (G11 ammo?) would allow you to put even more rounds in your magazine.
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