Soldiers Want a Bigger Bang

Defensetech.org ^ | 5/30/2007 | Edited by Christian Lowe

[nonsporting]

Just a question ... since stopping power is in part a function of energy delivered to the target, is it possible to get better results by just creating a heavier 5.56 round?

Snipers who use an M16/AR15 platform use 77gr Sierra HPBT's (this is 15gr heavier than M855 (62gr), a 24% increase in weight and a thinner jacketted "match" bullet).

[TLI]

I thought the grease gun was .45 ACP?

Yes it is. You can build a sub-gun like I have described in .40 or .45

The .45 version would be a real handfull, the design of a `76 runs much faster than a M-3

[doorgunner69]

I thought the grease gun was .45 ACP? Posting HTML

You thought correctly.

Personally, I never cared much for it, what with that gawdawful big bolt slamming around, you could not aim for crap. The Thompson was heavier, but oh so easy to shoot accurately.

[ßuddaßudd]

HKs are a little pricey, but money well spent. imho

[Sergio]

I will be happy when Jim introduces a function that presents what you mean, rather than what you write. LOL!!!

What I meant to say in referring to the 30.30 was it’s terminal ballistics, not the cartridge itself. If I were in the sandbox, I would want a cartridge that will put at least 1000 ft/lbs on target at 300 to 400 yards.

The 6.8x43 SPC and the 6.5 Grendel seem to be heading in the right direction.

[Cogadh na Sith]

The 6.8x43 SPC and the 6.5 Grendel seem to be heading in the right direction.

I agree with you there.