Self-guided Bullet Prototype Hits Targets a Mile Away

Scientific Computing ^ | 2/1/12

[null and void]

The video is a total waste of 17 seconds...

[csmusaret]

So the bullet is laser guided and not self guided.

[bobby.223]

Agreed.

[null and void]

Yes. Exactly.

[max americana]

In the Tom Selleck movie RUNAWAY’, the villain invented such a bullet which simply avoids crowds and hits the target. The US Army already has a rifle which shoots around corners so why not the actual bullet?

[umgud]

Deer hunting is gonna get real expensive.

[al baby]

Don Cornelius was a pretty good shot

[ctdonath2]

The former is the first step to the latter.

[cuban leaf]

I’m betting these “bullets” cost more than a quarter. I suppose they are good for “if you absolutely positively have to hit your target” situations.

So, the SS will be creating a one mile perimeter when the president visits town?

[Oztrich Boy]

(1,000 meters away) .... a guided bullet would get within 8 inches (0.2 meters), according to the patent

Almost MOA accuracy. impressive?

[Silentgypsy]

I thought it would provide some protection for our snipers. (Didn’t watch video; husband mentioned it last night.) Not a good idea?

[null and void]

Not a problem, I can’t see any circumstances where I’d want to be within a mile of the current occupier of the White House...

[Eska]

Would it replace my 30-378? When they get it leaving the barrel at 3700, I’ll pay attention.

[null and void]

The bullet is a good idea, the video is a total disappointing waste of time.

[cuban leaf]

--Not a problem, I can’t see any circumstances where I’d want to be within a mile of the current occupier of the White House...--

Same here. Sorta reminds me of this:

[null and void]

Muzzle velocity doesn’t kill.

Shot placement kills.

[null and void]

More like:

Bummer of a birthmark, Barry...

[Billthedrill]

I don’t care if it costs $1000 a round - those chukar are gonna pay for what they’ve done to me.

[stuartcr]

Or surround him with a laser diffuser.

[Ecliptic]

How long before Barry gives this to the Chinese?