05-10-2011, 01:07 AM
LR1955 Wrote:...You have not stated what the intermediate barriers are or at what range the ammunition must penetrate, and then its lethality. The words 'various' types of barriers are not sufficient. Anyone who is designing the ammunition must know exactly what needs to be penetrated and at what maximum range...
LR1955
Gene,
It appears that we're members of the same choir!
Looking forward to your more detailed draft specs -- even more, I am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to comment. I've designed or played with a few "barrier" targets for military applications - but none involving small arms. If I recall correctly, there are some standard specs for the 7.62 involving single thicknesses of steel plate.
I also suggested to Tony and Stan in an offline message that the bullet be required to not significantly deform on penetration of bare gelatin. Deformation or breakup after perforating a barrier should be allowed.
I know you have same salient thoughts about trajectory for the assault rifle/carbine. They should be included in the discussion.
Cheers!
Joe