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Miscellaneous => The Water Cooler -- General Discussions => Topic started by: Jack_F on January 25, 2014, 01:55:58 PM
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http://thelibertydigest.com/2014/01/24/the-new-ammunition-that-has-gun-owners-drooling/
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This would probably be the last round one would need if it were used in self-defense.
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This round could be a bit too much for the average CCW shooter.
Lawyers may have a field day with it, if used in self-defense.
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That is truly impressive, but I see there being a ban prior to or soon after any mass production preventing self defense use in many places.
Hope I'm wrong.
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The design of that bullet appears to have "law suit and/or prosecution" written all over it. And is there any ballistic information to show that the design would expand any more reliably than one of the high-end scored HPs already available?
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OK, were do I get some. Looks like a neat round and would like to test.
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OK, were do I get some. Looks like a neat round and would like to test.
Just keep an eye on Gunbroker a box of 20 just sold for $280
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=390097532
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http://youtu.be/cJe6-afGz0Q
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OK, were do I get some. Looks like a neat round and would like to test.
Just keep an eye on Gunbroker a box of 20 just sold for $280
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=390097532
Ya if you can find it, its $45 a box. Looks interesting though.
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Shooting dozens of rounds of any frangible ammo full auto into a gel block is going to look awesome.
I think this round is going to perform very similar to the Liberty Halo round. The petals on the Liberty Halo break off and stop within 4 to 5 inches and the core which is something like a .25" after the breakup, tumbles for an additional 4 to 5 inches.
I think the RIP is going to be like shooting someone with 8 pellets of copper birdshot and a truncated 25 ACP at the same time. I think I'd rather just have a single projectile make a 60 caliber hole to a depth of 14" or so.
You can put a new marketing twist on frangible ammo but you can't change the laws of physics.
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You can put a new marketing twist...
And to that point--the video they made is extraordinarily well done. Sucked me right in. Next time I spot the RIP at Walmart I'm buyin' 3 boxes!
;D
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My biggest concern is a 90 grain bullet with that radical profile being a reliable feeder in what ever small 9mm you choose to carry.
It just does not look like it will work to me.
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I just saw this on another forum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQt3He4K5L8
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1. Legal viewpoint: what Richard S. said. This will be a lawsuit magnet if used.
2. Political viewpoint: Likely to be proscribed by the government.
3. Medical viewpoint: I would sure as hell be unhappy to try to treat a victim of this round, assuming he/she survived to get to the hospital...really nasty wound!
4. Personal protection viewpoint: Great ammo when survival depends on a one shot put-down, especially because it would appear that perfect shot placement may not be as necessary.
I'll be interested in the outcome.
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Here is another video. Not very scientific. I was a little disappointed as this guy's work is usually better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psGFPRpWZ3w