The exit hole is the more relevant part of the infographic. That's why we should have seen plenty of blood. The wounds caused by fragmenting 556 ammunition are devastating.
No, it doesn't have a hollow core. It was specifically designed for military use and comply with the letter but maybe not the intention of international law. It's FMJ and it's always been.
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drakesdoom2 ago
It only smokes that much when you store it wet and don't wipe out the barrel before shooting.
dayofthehope ago
The exit hole is the more relevant part of the infographic. That's why we should have seen plenty of blood. The wounds caused by fragmenting 556 ammunition are devastating.
Tb0n3 ago
Why would an army medic know anything about fragmentation rounds? They're banned in war. Almost exclusively solid core.
dayofthehope ago
The US Army does not agree with that interpretation of international law and and continues to use fragmenting rounds.
Tb0n3 ago
A video about ammo available to civilians? What does that have to do with the military?
dayofthehope ago
No, it doesn't have a hollow core. It was specifically designed for military use and comply with the letter but maybe not the intention of international law. It's FMJ and it's always been.
Tb0n3 ago
The video specifically mentions it can go straight through without a big exit wound sometimes.