Malice
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I was watching this show on the history channel today. It was about the history of ammunition development and it was pretty well done. Kinda over-simplified, but good.
At one point they showcased a new bullet design. I cant remember what it was called, but the gist of it was that it acted differently based on the target it hit.
It showed a normal FMJ bullet deform and stop on armor plating. Then it showed the new bullet hit it. It "hardened" and went right through. Then it showed an FMJ hitting a big steak. It put a neat little hole through it. Then it showed the new bullet, and when it hit the steak it basicaly blew up and shreaded the steak really bad.
So basically it hardened up and piecred the armor, but dramaticaly expanded when it hit tissue.
It was supposedly made of a compound of 8 metals fused together in a special process.
Any info on these? Are they viable or do then just look good in tests? Are they available? Cuz if they are, I think I want some!
At one point they showcased a new bullet design. I cant remember what it was called, but the gist of it was that it acted differently based on the target it hit.
It showed a normal FMJ bullet deform and stop on armor plating. Then it showed the new bullet hit it. It "hardened" and went right through. Then it showed an FMJ hitting a big steak. It put a neat little hole through it. Then it showed the new bullet, and when it hit the steak it basicaly blew up and shreaded the steak really bad.
So basically it hardened up and piecred the armor, but dramaticaly expanded when it hit tissue.
It was supposedly made of a compound of 8 metals fused together in a special process.
Any info on these? Are they viable or do then just look good in tests? Are they available? Cuz if they are, I think I want some!