07-29-2015, 03:33 PM
biodsl Wrote:Sounds like VASCAR2 and klem both remember the bad-old-days of the 9mm. The late 60's and 70's are replete with stories of how ineffective the round was as a fight-stopper with FMJ ammo. I agree with klem that a .30 caliber FMJ at subsonic velocities would likely be just as ineffective. However, with specialty ammunition, .300 BO subsonic rounds can perform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDym4GXrPRw
Remove the logistics of a NATO battlefield and I can understand this adoption. Ball ammo for training, supersonic for war engagements, subsonic specialty ammo for counter-terrorist and hostage rescue. You have one weapons system and one manual of arms that can cover a variety of tactical needs. Same magazines, same bolts. And your 5.56 weapon is identical except for caliber.
Interesting video if you are into bad dudes with beards shooting pigs. Even their ballistic gel was twice the width of a human torso with all their rounds over-penetrating. Unconvinced it is related to our discussion about the potential for the 300 use in the SF role against human targets.