I counted at least 4 5.56 mm rounds from the carbine and another 4 from the pistol, probably 9mm. 5.56 at that range isn't stabilized on its axis and is still yawing and pitching. The bullet strikes at an off angle and tumbles within the body. Add hollowpoints, ballistic tips or softpoints and the wound channel becomes quite large (approx 8-10 inches in diameter). The pistol doesn't have the same amount of kinetic energy and are undoubtedly hollowpoints. Federal HST, Speer Gold Dots, Remington Golden Sabers or some equivalent. These are specifically designed not to overpenetrate and deposit all their kinetic energy within the body of the perpetrator. As far as blood, I have seen what looks like a horror movie and I have seen others with virtually no blood apparent, however I have never seen multiple gunshots from both a carbine and a pistol that doesn't show traumatic entry wounds with blood coming out. The first rounds can be relatively blood free, however subsequent shots tend to cause hydrostatic pressure that causes blood to come out of the initial entry wounds because the wound cavities fill with blood.
Thanks for that, I haven't spent hardly any time looking at the film if I'm honest, as I'm taking a break from digging.
Yes indeed, we used to use 7.62mm rounds which would usually exit pretty much anything, even at distance, so the move over to 5.56mm rounds was for exactly what you said, more damage inside the body as the round tumbles.
Maybe if my mood changes I will take a closer look, but right now I need a break.
The 5.56 in hollow point, ballistic tip and soft point is far more effective than fmj. FMJ relies on either less than 100 meters (still not stabilized on its axis) or striking a bone to cause a large amount of damage. Velocity is very important for such a small diameter. The trend for shorter barrels has hurt the round significantly as the rated spec of 3200 fps is for a 20" barrel. The M4 has a 14.5" and is commonly issued. That 5.5" results in a significantly reduced velocity that severely reduces the effectiveness of the round, especially at ranges greater than 100 meters. This is mitigated by use of expanding projectiles, however it is banned by the Geneva convention, so it isn't helpful for our military. Law enforcement has no such limitations and that makes the round far more capable. At short ranges, like in the video, 5.56 is quite brutal.
I counted at least 4 5.56 mm rounds from the carbine and another 4 from the pistol, probably 9mm. 5.56 at that range isn't stabilized on its axis and is still yawing and pitching. The bullet strikes at an off angle and tumbles within the body. Add hollowpoints, ballistic tips or softpoints and the wound channel becomes quite large (approx 8-10 inches in diameter). The pistol doesn't have the same amount of kinetic energy and are undoubtedly hollowpoints. Federal HST, Speer Gold Dots, Remington Golden Sabers or some equivalent. These are specifically designed not to overpenetrate and deposit all their kinetic energy within the body of the perpetrator. As far as blood, I have seen what looks like a horror movie and I have seen others with virtually no blood apparent, however I have never seen multiple gunshots from both a carbine and a pistol that doesn't show traumatic entry wounds with blood coming out. The first rounds can be relatively blood free, however subsequent shots tend to cause hydrostatic pressure that causes blood to come out of the initial entry wounds because the wound cavities fill with blood.
Thanks for that, I haven't spent hardly any time looking at the film if I'm honest, as I'm taking a break from digging.
Yes indeed, we used to use 7.62mm rounds which would usually exit pretty much anything, even at distance, so the move over to 5.56mm rounds was for exactly what you said, more damage inside the body as the round tumbles.
Maybe if my mood changes I will take a closer look, but right now I need a break.
The 5.56 in hollow point, ballistic tip and soft point is far more effective than fmj. FMJ relies on either less than 100 meters (still not stabilized on its axis) or striking a bone to cause a large amount of damage. Velocity is very important for such a small diameter. The trend for shorter barrels has hurt the round significantly as the rated spec of 3200 fps is for a 20" barrel. The M4 has a 14.5" and is commonly issued. That 5.5" results in a significantly reduced velocity that severely reduces the effectiveness of the round, especially at ranges greater than 100 meters. This is mitigated by use of expanding projectiles, however it is banned by the Geneva convention, so it isn't helpful for our military. Law enforcement has no such limitations and that makes the round far more capable. At short ranges, like in the video, 5.56 is quite brutal.
Thanks.