[PoorMuttly]

"Failures To Stop" have been attributed mostly to the shorter barrel either not giving enough velocity to the light bullet, and/or not stabilizing the bullets, which could limit accuracy...but I have read that the great wounding characteristic of our present round is related to high velocity and short, pointed bullets creating a "yaw" after contacting the target...even just slight resistance...then tumbling and falling apart in the process. A complicated formula, dependent upon higher velocity.

I am VERY pleased with this new .270 military round being developed! Bigger bullets break stuff well, IMHO, and they work with all sorts of barrel lengths, allow a wider range of weights, and can be loaded in very versatile ways...like the "whisper" rounds. I bet this round would be great in a Contender, etc.

[MileHi]

I see. I took it as filure to stop firing. I recently aquired a Colt Match Target. It is a nice rifle but I am not a real fan of .223. For $600 off paper, I couldn't pass it up.It's almost mint.

I still think a short cased .24 or .27 would be a better stopper.

FReegards.