To: AnAmericanMother
The SMLE had a knockdown advantage when using theMK7 loading.Ith Brits put an aluminun front core in the bullet,moving the center of balance to the rear.The bullet would tumble when hitting it’s target,the wounds were massive.
15 posted on
05/26/2008 5:33:33 AM PDT by
Farmer Dean
(168 grains of instant conflict resolution)
To: Farmer Dean
Or wood pulp. I think the MK7 was adopted well before WWI, and when the aluminum (or aluminium) got scarce during the war the manufacturers switched to sawdust.
Solids are better for large game though.
20 posted on
05/26/2008 5:42:43 AM PDT by
AnAmericanMother
(Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
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