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I was reading a while back--set in Alaska, incidently--about some people putting muzzle brakes on .338 win mag and .375 h&h rifles to dampen the recoil. But Jesus, I'd hate to try to make a quick follow-up shot. Edit: Re: Muzzle Flash. I was wondering specifically about hot gas coming back toward the shooter's eyes. But maybe it never comes straight back like that, even with a brake. Last edited by Leonard Rouse; October 12th, 2010 at 07:31 AM. |
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Nah... it never happens. The first thought that goes into modern gun design is litigation, and avoiding it at all costs. Someone somewhere once said that guns are quite arguably the safest consumer product being made today (in spite of the obvious irony). |
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With that being said, I'm sure most combat troops would rather have a rifle round with more mass. |
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Three bullets and the enemy did not stop? I'm guessing he didn't hit him center mass, but ok, let's pretend he did. So...three bullets in his center mass...and he didn't drop? I'm sorry, that's a tough one to swallow. The shock your body goes through when you get shot is enormous, both in the psychological and physical spheres. Not to mention the vital organs which, inevitably, must have been hit. It's hard for someone to keep standing when hit in his center mass by pretty much every caliber, let alone a 223. Also, why did the platoon sergeant have an AK-47? As far as I know, AK's aren't standard issue in the western armed forces, except for Russia. What was he doing with an AK to begin with? Where on earth was his standard issue rifle? Quote:
Now, let's just conclude this once and for all. Take a look at these: That's some conclusive data on the subject at hand. I think we can all agree that, yes, the 223 isn't exactly the best all-around round; but it WILL get the job done, if you know how to make it get the job done.
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So basically adrenaline rushes make you invulnerable to bullets?
I apologize for the rather cynic tone, but yeah, I know it is true; when you have adrenaline rushing through your body you become a lot more resistant to pain induced from an injury. Proof of that would be MMA fighters that, on ocasion, break their jaws and can only perceive it after the fight. But really, that doesn't explain how 3 center mass shots failed to drop someone. I could see the bloke taking 1 or even maybe 2 bullets; but 3? That's straining it. Even if it was true, one or two more bullets would do the trick.
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I read it again. Yep. It just fucking explained how three bullets having struck center-of-mass that hadn't severed the spinal cord failed to instantly stop an oncoming attacker, their magical instant killing powers notwithstanding. |
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No, just blown away by the special effects. Ya know... flying backwards when shot, infinite ammo, the "instakill" , exploding chests, exploding locomotives, etc. And just disappointed by the mass ignorance of firearms and terminal ballistics and medical science and things in general that causes comments like this.
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That generally means the AK-47 and the Druganov. Why? Because Aussie soldiers want to kill the enemy when they shoot them, not just make them angry. One of the best sources of ammunition is off the bodies of one's slain foe. Nobody I know what a kind word to say about any version of the M16, the Styer or 5.56mm. The Styer is so bad that it makes the M16 look good by comparison. |
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It happens. Also, a small round such as 5.56 may kill someone eventually, but it takes a while to bleed to death from a hit to the lung, spleen, or stomach. As for 'one or two more bullets' that is not what a soldier wants. He wants to kill the bastard with the first hit. If the calibre he is using will not do that he is using the wrong rifle. |
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I'm not going to paste all the literature here, just two words: wound ballistics. Beyond that it's each man's responsibility to educate himself.
The sum of it all is this... Given the same shot-placement and equal penetration, the bullet that makes the larger permanent wound channel is the more effective bullet. Every factor -- foot-pounds, velocity, caliber, bullet type, bullet weight -- is variable and relative and no single one is determinative. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compari..._AK-47_and_M16 |
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AR v AK .
For me it has to be the AR-10 7.62x51 as a combat weapon For bench mark shooting , Weatherby .300-mag |
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AKs, due to their design are very reliable. However, their operating system involves a fairly large reciprocating mass which causes a bit more movement than an AR - that only has the relatively small bolt-carrier assembly moving back and forth.
ARs can be had in other calibers just by swapping the upper. Just run your AR "wet" and you should be fine. Wet: oil on the bolt and carrier. Don't let it totally dry out. 5.56 within about 120 yrds out of a 16 inch barrel will fragment explosively. Beyond that - less...and less. A 20 inch barrel will get you explosive frag out to about 200 yrds. People don't do well when hit by a 5.56 at explosive frag velocities. They do better when hit at lower speeds. Want to shoot a 70+ grain bullet out of your 5.56 AR for more down-range energy and penetration? You need a fast twist barrel - something like a 1:7"...that's one full bullet revolution in 7 inches of barrel travel. Most ARs are 1:9. Here's a little trick: shoot the heavy 75 grain bullets out of your 1:9 barrel anyway. They'll come out wobbling a bit - kind of like a mis-thrown football. Not very accurate - but when they hit...they immediately go unstable and rip the crap out of the target. Similar wounding mechanism to the Russian AK round (7.62x39 - steel core bullet with an airspace in the nose - deforms immediately and goes unstable upon contact). Good for up close and personal (within 100 yrds due to inaccuracy)...not sniping. If you're shooting human targets beyond 200 yrds...don't use the 5.56 - unless you go with the heavier bullets requiring the faster twist barrels. Or, better yet - choose a different caliber. Adversary wearing body armor? Now you need something like a 7.62x51. (.308). That's going to put a hurt on 'em. Aim for the pelvis. Not ctr of mass. The plvis is where the center of gravity is - it moves last. If a pelvic hit doesn't kill him - just shoot him again. LOL Choose your caliber by matching it to your intended use. It's not difficult. Last edited by Pat Healey; December 20th, 2010 at 08:30 PM. |
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Aden , mid 60's , Issued with AR-15 , they where a bitch for stoppages . No oil and well sweat ed , they had to be as dry as snuff to run right .
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Maybe that had something to do with the cornstarch they were putting in the powder gumming it up. How do you run your AR-10? Dry also? Last edited by Pat Healey; December 20th, 2010 at 08:20 PM. |
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Don't have an AR -10 anymore they took them back after evaluation , which we thought were better than our SLR's Never thought of the cornstarch in the cordite....lol |
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The AK is looser so the shit doesn't jam it as easily. Maybe somebody needs to invent a totally closed system - so no sand can possibly get into the action. That way you can still have tight tolerances and great accuracy for those long head-shots...and it won't gum up with shit as easy. Oh well, like that's going to happen... For all around use - if you're not babying the weapon and you're in a shitty environment...the AK is superior. Also, don't try to hit someone with your empty AR...it'll just break - and don't fall on it. If you bend the buffer tube - it won't work anymore. An empty AK can still be used as a club. If you're sniping - you need a different weapon. Last edited by Pat Healey; December 20th, 2010 at 08:53 PM. |
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Have used most variants in the AK family at one time or another , even some jig-saw puzzle one's made from all- sorts of bit and pieces . The AKM prob the best .....YES THEY DO MAKE A GOOD CLUB....LOL
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