06-08-2011, 09:07 AM | #11 | ||
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Re: 5.56mm MK318 mod 0
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http://www.xd-hs2000.com/images/rangerammo.gif They were all just regular LEO loads 5-6 years ago, I think the 230 grain is still commonly used, but I don't think the 9mm is very popular at all anymore... (I'm not a gun bunny, Sam'd know best.) Last edited by Ze'Manel Cunha; 06-08-2011 at 09:11 AM. |
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06-08-2011, 11:10 AM | #12 |
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Re: 5.56mm MK318 mod 0
It would be more accurate to say that they aren't specifically designed to not fragment. Any bullet will fragment if the stresses on the bullet from passing through flesh exceed the material strength of the bullet, and lead isn't very strong, so jacketed lead projectiles hitting at high velocities tend to break apart. Modern NATO M855 rounds fragment less than regular civilian .223 ammo, because it's a heavier and slower bullet.
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06-08-2011, 12:28 PM | #13 | |
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Sorry, I didn`t describe correctly. IRC, the book describes a comercial bullet that boasts better fragmentation through use of new materials, not just lead and copper. I think someone commented about it in one of the threads. Actually, someone said that TRUE bimetallic rounds, as envisage by the round maker, is only matter of studies. Quote:
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06-08-2011, 02:18 PM | #15 | |||
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06-08-2011, 02:26 PM | #16 |
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Far as I know 'bimetallic' rounds are just marketing-speak to get people to overpay for bullets; pretty much no exotic expanding bullet significantly outperforms hollowpoint.
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06-08-2011, 03:23 PM | #17 | ||
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06-08-2011, 03:43 PM | #18 | |
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06-08-2011, 03:58 PM | #19 | |
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All about the new pills: http://www.aschq.army.mil/ac/aais/io...2137343750.pdf -Provides improved, consistent effects against soft targets and CQB performance -Significantly increases range of consistent effects against soft targets |
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06-08-2011, 04:09 PM | #20 | |
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