| From: | Gurth gurth@******.nl |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Armor Penetration |
| Date: | Sat, 27 Feb 1999 12:11:02 +0100 |
the street was...
> Well, one of the things to consider is not just the caliber but
> also the amount of powder behind the round and the penetration dynamics of
> the bullet. For instance, the AK-47 uses a 7.62x39mm round. By SR
> standards, that's 8M. The M60 also uses a 7.62mm round, but it's a
> 7.62x54 (though it may be x51, I can't remember)
It's 7.62x51, which is the rimless NATO-standard full-size round that
pretended to be an assault rifle caliber. 7.62x54 is the rimmed Russian
ammo from the late 19th century, used in such weapons as the Mosin-Nagant
1891 infantry rifle, SVD sniper rifle, PK machinegun, etc.
> Higher muzzle velocities mean more range and more punch at any
> given range, so it's much more complicated than just comparing
> bullet calibers.
Then add in what a bullet is made of, its shape, and lots of other
factors...
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