Is it worthwhile for a soldier carrying a Grenade Launcher or Rocket Launcher to carry Flechette/IC rounds? By default these both are loaded with HIT rounds, and i haven't yet felt a need to unload/reload.
Very worth it, flechette shoots straight, unlike the IC/HIT that go in an arc, does more damage though at shorter distance, and doesn't damage yourself when used at near range.
You can load the weapon with the desired ammo in the equipment screen, then you won't have to load it during combat.
I give a grendade launcher to multiple people and have them use different ammo for best flexibility.
Also research the PB rounds later, those are like the HIT ones but more damaging. I find the grenade launcher is a great weapon through the whole game, as it's always available, does good damage, can sometimes reach places no other weapon can, and can kill groups of aliens that are stupidly standing all together. Only problem is the lack of reach but the rest compensates for it.
