07-26-2013, 05:53 PM
Trooper Wrote:http://dailycaller.com/2013/07/24/gettin...n-bullets/Wrong assumption. The 5.56 M855A1 is 62gr, same as lead core M855. Presumably 7.62 M80A1 will weigh circa 147gr, like lead core M80.
Question on how this effects the Grendel. I assume that both the 5.56 and 7.62 will be lighter than those with lead.
The effect on 6.5 Grendel is that a military loading (for the US Army) would need the same type bullet construction.
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Quote:What is with the assumption that any military bullet will be "ball"? If the standard is set to use a BC shaped bullet, why would the military go against that standard?"Ball" is the nomenclature traditionally given to the standard, general purpose, general issue load. It dates back to when a round (lead) ball was used in muskets and rifles.
What is a "BC shaped bullet" and who would set that standard?