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James48

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15. Not exactly.

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Reply #12)

Mon Jun 13, 2022, 10:21 PM

Jun 2022

They (the US Army) are adopting a heavier 6.8mm bullet not because of inadequate incapacitation, but rather because they have a need for better penetration, and longer range. Afghanistan proved the 5.56 was not a great fit for 600 yard shots, or for going through heavy walls.

And no, there isn’t much “tumble” involved either. That was just barracks talk 40 years ago.

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Actually, you wrote some misinformation there. James48 Jun 2022 #3

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In general... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2022 #10

Beg to differ Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2022 #11

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Not exactly. James48 Jun 2022 #15

You're correct discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2022 #18

They would be even more unrecognizable James48 Jun 2022 #16

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