Modesitt
Sep 18 2005, 01:17 AM
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| You don't happen to recall what type of bullet the Barrett was loaded with? |
This forum thread has the information you're looking for. In case it dies or something,
.50 BMG 600gr FMJ.
hobgoblin
Sep 18 2005, 04:50 PM
rember that beyond some velocity or other, hitting water is just as dangerus as hitting concrete or similar hard surface...
Crusher Bob
Sep 18 2005, 05:34 PM
If fired at 'close' range, plenty of rifle rounds will probably fragment when hitting the water. Round nosed, medium to low velocity pistol rounds will probably fare the best (barring certain types of shotgun slugs), as the bullet will most likely hold together. I would guess that the .45 ACP and .40 S&W will go through the water best, as they tend to fire relatively heavy bullets.
Austere Emancipator
Sep 18 2005, 05:40 PM
I imagine lower-velocity rifles firing tough solids meant for big and dangerous game hunting might also do pretty well. Like, say, a
500gr tungsten bullet with a small meplat out of a .45-70.