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- From: zeleny@husc10.harvard.edu (Michael Zeleny)
- Newsgroups: rec.guns
- Subject: Re: Rifle in Defense (.308 penetration?!)
- Message-ID: <01GRDPWV8U2O9LVHCQ@HUSC3.HARVARD.EDU>
- Date: 20 Nov 92 22:33:16 GMT
- Sender: magnum@mimsy.umd.edu
- Organization: The Phallogocentric Cabal
- Lines: 41
- Approved: gun-control@cs.umd.edu
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- In article <1992Nov19.195759.11856@CERIS.Purdue.EDU>
- jheath@fieldofdreams.npirs.purdue.edu (Jim Heath) writes:
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- #>From article <01GR9PJA0L1C8WXXZI@HUSC3.HARVARD.EDU>, by
- #>zeleny@husc10.harvard.edu (Michael Zeleny):
-
- #>I will use my laser-sighted .308 SIG AMT, loaded with 20 rounda of
- #>frangible ammunition, unless I have no other weapon at my disposal.
- #>The 18" barrel makes it handy around corners, the softnose ammo will
- #>not penetrate decent drywall, and the laser makes it useful for point
- #>shooting. The bayonet makes for a very significant advantage in close
- #>quarters. Whenever overpenetration is not a concern, I will switch to
- #>a magazine loaded with FMJ surplus, as the wide availability of
- #>bullet-resistant clothing among certain antisocial types makes
- #>anything other than a head shot extremely problematic in the
- #>conclusiveness of its effects. Otherwise I aim for the face.
-
- #Beg your pardon, but I'm pretty sure I have fired bbs and pellets
- #through drywall. I know I have fired .357 mags through 2x4s (the
- #4" dimension). Please test that .308 on some drywall at the
- #range and let us know.
-
- I may be in error regarding the name of the plaster-like substance
- which separates the rooms in a typical urban dwelling, but my 180gr
- softnose bullets certainly expand and stay therein, provided that the
- walls are of a seemingly standard double thickness. An FMJ slug, on
- the other hand, will go right through, but stops in a brick wall.
-
- I disclaim any responsibility for your home testing of these claims.
-
- #--
- #"Land of song, said the warrior bard, Jim Heath
- #Though all the world betrays thee.
- #One sword, at least, thy rights shall guard, (The Minstrel Boy)
- #One faithful harp will praise thee." (Thomas Moore)
-
- cordially,
- mikhail zeleny@husc.harvard.edu
- "Le cul des femmes est monotone comme l'esprit des hommes."
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