LR1955 Wrote:Maybe the mil is using the environmentalists to justify the cost of what the mil believes are much more lethal bullets?You're close, but not quite right. Environmental regulations seeking to eliminate lead pollution on US training ranges did indeed mandate the change to lead-free ball ammo.
The Army leadership then figured if they had to go lead-free, they would take the opportunity to simultaneously design the new bullet to have improved terminal performance.
Seems like a win-win to me. Environmentalists get a win in their efforts to save the planet, and soldiers win by getting a more effective bullet. I don't see a reason to complain.