05-27-2011, 03:14 AM
That unsatisfactory gel test of the FMJ bullet has already been used in a British report on future small-arms ammunition to discredit the effectiveness of the 6.5mm calibre, so it is indeed important to get it right.
RUAG are offering an interesting new lead-free 5.56mm loading which is like the M855A1 except that the steel penetrator is still enclosed in the jacket (or like the M855 only with a copper rather than lead plug), thereby meeting European sensibilities. That looks like a promising starting point for scaling up, but I suspect may be problematic for a small firm to develop. Take a look at the LF HC SX (they really must think of a snappier name!) at the bottom of this page: http://www.ruag.com/en/Ammotec/Defence_a...ammunition
RUAG are offering an interesting new lead-free 5.56mm loading which is like the M855A1 except that the steel penetrator is still enclosed in the jacket (or like the M855 only with a copper rather than lead plug), thereby meeting European sensibilities. That looks like a promising starting point for scaling up, but I suspect may be problematic for a small firm to develop. Take a look at the LF HC SX (they really must think of a snappier name!) at the bottom of this page: http://www.ruag.com/en/Ammotec/Defence_a...ammunition