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Posted: 3/19/2003 5:00:12 PM EDT
| I've been using Barnes X bullets for some time for my hunting rifles, everything from .257 Roberts to .375 H&H. They penetrate very well on everything from Antelope to Cape Buffalo. Since I've been loading my own ammo for my carbine, I wondered if the 53gr. Barnes XLC bullet would have anyplace in my defensive ammo toolbox. I've ordered a couple hundred rounds and will test it for penetration on steel, glass and masonry. Anybody have any thoughts on this. I probably would not use it for general defensive purposes, but it might come in handy in some situations. |
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Could be the ticket for us 16 inch barreled, 1 in 9 twist guys. Just remember, controlled expansion doesn't have the wounding potential that fragmentation does. It is however, more consistent and does so at longer ranges. I bet that it would be a good penetrator on steel, behind M855 of course, but much better than M193. Of course the same bullet with driving bands, and a little tunsten cavity would kick a$$. I wonder if it will penetrate pass 16 inches in gelatin. I wouldn't be suprised at all if it did. I doubt we will ever find out though. Maybe test it on a coyote? |
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