Posted on 11/17/2005 7:52:28 PM PST by strategofr
I had a suspicion that this was going to happen.
I am old fashioned, I like 8mm or .303 m'self.
As they should.
this bullet wt diameter issue just wont go away
Here's a very informative report:
http://www.firearmstactical.com/hwfe.htm
I think we have already talked this one to death on another thread.
Even though the report is for handguns, many of its points are relevant to military small arms.
What about the .308? Isn't that a round a version of the AR-15 uses??
Is the 7.62 round the same as the .308? Like the FAL's?
Those shoot a long way don't they?
Pardon the long gun newbie question.
Nothing wrong with the M-14. Lots of Marines weren`t happy when we lost them. Of course, Marines know how to shoot.
I read part of this and decided that I don't want to get shot. Not even with a .22. No thank you. Goodbye.
"I read part of this and decided that I don't want to get shot. Not even with a .22. No thank you. Goodbye."
Too bad you had to wait this long to learn that, but its good you finally did.
Robert Ruark said "Use enough Gun." and IMHO 5.56 is not enough to use on a predater in the 100-200lb range. Most especially when aforementioned predator is in possesion of a firearm and can use it.
.30/06 is much better, but .45ACP and .50BMG among others are good, too.
Wyatt Earp [IIRC] is vindicated! "One aimed shot is better than...".
Let's hope they dust off the plans for the AR-10 and make it happen.
It shouldn't go away. It is a characteristic of a physical system. The correct rifling rate is a function of length to diameter. For a given caliber, more weight means a longer bullet and a faster required rate of spin to stabilize. At caliber .224 you need 1:12 for 40 gr, 1:9 for 55 gr, 1:8 for 62 gr. Spinning a bullet too fast for its weight can cause disintegration in flight.
Heavier bullets retain more kinetic energy over longer distances. Bullets with better ballistic coefficients e.g. hollow point/boat tail will given a more consistent trajectory. Pick the design that meets your intended use.
Thank you.
I am one smart feller!
A little slow perhaps,....but,...I do eventually pick up on the important stuff like,.. Don't Get Shot!
Like the article said, most troops can hit what they can see with the first shot. The old 'one shot, one kill' thingy.
If you were lost in the dark, would you rather have 5 tiny crappy pocket flashlights, or one powerful and reliable one? Peace through superior firepower.
If you can hit the enemy from far away without exposing yourself to danger, that's a good thing. So what if you can carry fewer rounds. You can reach out and touch someone. Can you hear me now? Good.
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