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Posted: 8/20/2009 10:05:45 PM EDT
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I know that they are different, but does someone have a side by side picture of the TAP projectile and the V-max whole and segmented?
Molon where are you? 
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| They are not different. Some TAP uses VMAX bullets, some AMAX bullets, depending on caliber. Then there is the BTHP TAP which is different all together. The .223 is a cannelured 75 grain Maornady match bullet, the 5.56 is is own cannelured BTHP with a different ogive (less ballistically efficient) for feeding in M4 rifles. Ohter bullets in the tap line too like the barrier round etc. What round are you reffering to? |
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I was specifically looking at the 55 grain v-max vs. the 55 grain tap. (I'm seeing a lot of 55 grain tap showing up for sale, are they just loaded to 5.56 velocities?) I know that there are 60 grain v-max's but are there 60 grain taps like there are 75 grain taps?
I'm just curious because I have over 1K of 55 v-max that (I keep specifically for) I shoot though my 10.3" 1 in 7 twist SBR. They shoot very well through it, I know that penetration must stink from the lack of velocity (barrel length and .223 loading), but I wanted something that would fragment at low velocities. This was the only ammo that I could get large amounts of at still reasonable prices. |
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Yes but they do have 55 grain TAP that has the plastic tip.
I'm just curious, because I have seen the wound profiles on the ammo facts page which shows that v-max might not be the best for self defense, but still I would not want to be shot with it, esp at close range x30.... |
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They are not different. Some TAP uses VMAX bullets, some AMAX bullets, depending on caliber. Then there is the BTHP TAP which is different all together. The .223 is a cannelured 75 grain Maornady match bullet, the 5.56 is is own cannelured BTHP with a different ogive (less ballistically efficient) for feeding in M4 rifles. Ohter bullets in the tap line too like the barrier round etc. What round are you reffering to? I ordered a few boxes of the barrier round to try out. How are they different from the other TAPs? What makes them have better penetration through barriers and then expand when hitting soft targets? |
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They are not different. Some TAP uses VMAX bullets, some AMAX bullets, depending on caliber. Then there is the BTHP TAP which is different all together. The .223 is a cannelured 75 grain Maornady match bullet, the 5.56 is is own cannelured BTHP with a different ogive (less ballistically efficient) for feeding in M4 rifles. Ohter bullets in the tap line too like the barrier round etc. What round are you reffering to? The 5.56 75gr load uses the TAP-T2 bullet, which is one nasty SOB on flesh. I understand it's actually pretty decent through light barriers as well... |
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They are not different. Some TAP uses VMAX bullets, some AMAX bullets, depending on caliber. Then there is the BTHP TAP which is different all together. The .223 is a cannelured 75 grain Maornady match bullet, the 5.56 is is own cannelured BTHP with a different ogive (less ballistically efficient) for feeding in M4 rifles. Ohter bullets in the tap line too like the barrier round etc. What round are you reffering to? I ordered a few boxes of the barrier round to try out. How are they different from the other TAPs? What makes them have better penetration through barriers and then expand when hitting soft targets? Unlike the other bullets used in TAP ammo they do not fragment, being a soft point, so the greater retained mass casues deeper penetration in tissue after passing through a barrier. If your bullet fragments or suffers core/jacket seperation and comes apart, the smaller fragments will weigh less and slow down more quickly in tissue resulting in underpenetration. The key to penetration is retained mass and velocity. |
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It is my understanding that the 55 grain tap and the 55 grain v-max projectile are the exact same. I also understand that all the 55 grain tap loads are .223 loads and not .556. Hope this helps. Yes, the only 5.56 pressure load they have in the TAP line is the 75 grain OTM. |
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They are not different. Some TAP uses VMAX bullets, some AMAX bullets, depending on caliber. Then there is the BTHP TAP which is different all together. The .223 is a cannelured 75 grain Maornady match bullet, the 5.56 is is own cannelured BTHP with a different ogive (less ballistically efficient) for feeding in M4 rifles. Ohter bullets in the tap line too like the barrier round etc. What round are you reffering to? I ordered a few boxes of the barrier round to try out. How are they different from the other TAPs? What makes them have better penetration through barriers and then expand when hitting soft targets? Unlike the other bullets used in TAP ammo they do not fragment, being a soft point, so the greater retained mass casues deeper penetration in tissue after passing through a barrier. If your bullet fragments or suffers core/jacket seperation and comes apart, the smaller fragments will weigh less and slow down more quickly in tissue resulting in underpenetration. The key to penetration is retained mass and velocity. Thanks! 
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