New "Hypercav" bullet design

[They1]

The fact that They has artfully dodged my question about what he hopes to accomplish with this load (after presenting him with another bullet, the old Treasury .38 Spl. loading that matches/exceeds his claims for "opening fast" with this new design of his) when by his own admission it is only worth 2-3# more kenetic energy transferred to the target (assuming this isn't lost in-flight due to the air passing through the holes and creating drag) has told me all I need to know.

WS6- I just got online. Hello to you too...

If I understand your comment/condemnation/assumption, etc., I infer that my "claim" is only "faster opening" is false...

Rapid opening is only a by-product (pls read entire thread). The main focus of this design is to enhance bullet opening over a broader range of conditions.

Right now there is a major ammunition manufacturer evaluating samples.

Testing is being set up w/2 very qualified independent entities.

This will take some time, so please reserve judgement until you see the results, OK?

[They1]

What this new ammunition needs to be taken seriously is a boost from some bold, agressive marketing. I suggest using magazine ads featuring an "agent" clad in all-black BDUs with lightning bolts and wild neon graphic lettering and shiny black boxes.

I'm not so mush a "lightning bolt" fan. I think flames...

Seriously though, I'm not forming an opinion or passing judgement on this stuff until it has been tested by unbiased experts in calibrated ballistics gel using standard FBI protocol. It appears to have promising qualities that specifically address the heavy clothing issue.

That's fair enough...thanks.

[WS6]

WS6- I just got online. Hello to you too...

If I understand your comment/condemnation/assumption, etc., I infer that my "claim" is only "faster opening" is false...

Rapid opening is only a by-product (pls read entire thread). The main focus of this design is to enhance bullet opening over a broader range of conditions.

Right now there is a major ammunition manufacturer evaluating samples.

Testing is being set up w/2 very qualified independent entities.

This will take some time, so please reserve judgement until you see the results, OK?

What parameters are these? Most modern projectiles expand at any velocity range that will be encountered by even sub-compact pistols. As to plugging with material, I do not see how the holes would help there unless you were able to lessen the size of the cavity as you propose. Anyways, fair enough I guess. Prove its worth, and you will get my money. Sounds like a winner from your point of view, and mine.

[They1]

What parameters are these? Most modern projectiles expand at any velocity range that will be encountered by even sub-compact pistols. As to plugging with material, I do not see how the holes would help there unless you were able to lessen the size of the cavity as you propose. Anyways, fair enough I guess. Prove its worth, and you will get my money. Sounds like a winner from your point of view, and mine.

A very reasonable observation. That is one aspect we're looking into. If, by reducing the effort on the cavity, we might indeed be able to reduce the opening diameter, without sacrificing the opening process.

[WS6]

A very reasonable observation. That is one aspect we're looking into. If, by reducing the effort on the cavity, we might indeed be able to reduce the opening diameter, without sacrificing the opening process.

How much would the cavity diameter be able to be lessened? You are talking a VERY small reduction in energy to open here, I presume the opening would be reduced accordingly. I am concerned that the law of diminishing returns could waylay things.

[They1]

FYI: First of Olegs' work...

[They1]

How much would the cavity diameter be able to be lessened? You are talking a VERY small reduction in energy to open here, I presume the opening would be reduced accordingly. I am concerned that the law of diminishing returns could waylay things.

That's a valid, but "variable" question.

Note that ports, nose openings, number of ports and diameters will have to be "calibrated" for each caliber, fps, cavity sizes, etc..

[WS6]

That's a valid, but "variable" question.

Note that ports, nose openings, number of ports and diameters will have to be "calibrated" for each caliber, fps, cavity sizes, etc..

How do these ports affect accuracy?

[They1]

How do these ports affect accuracy?

While we're only getting into Rifle rounds now, the handguns we've shot doesn't seem to be effected:

[WS6]

While we're only getting into Rifle rounds now, the handguns we've shot doesn't seem to be effected:

Rifle rounds, eh? I am curious to see how that one goes. I would think at that velocity ANY discrepancy with reguards to spacing or hole size or patency would cause issue.

Curious how this all turns out.