05-28-2011, 01:09 PM
warped Wrote:Yeah Tungsten is very expensive...Could we consider a dense metal core a "growth factor" option? I don't know for sure yet whether the currently stated needs can't be met with a conventional steel alloy, perhaps with a fair bit of nickel, chrome, etc.
The idea is that we can significantly improve penetration qualities with a dense metal rod of equal weight and in the same shape -- the size just gets reduced. If the subtleties of defeating the ceramics demands a higher velocity, we can get the same sectional density as the steel rod for a substantial reduction in weight, which would afford the opportunity for an increase in muzzle velocity.
This growth capability could add a positive slide or two to the sales pitch.