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PSP · July 31, 2009, 04:14 PM

If you are limiting the discussion to civilian ammo the 5.56 may not have the penetration I refer to, that of normal military ammo. A military 5.56 round will indeed penetrate a human being more so than a 5.7, any 5.7 variant.

Certain military units do not use the 5.56 because of over-penetration concerns.

July 31, 2009, 04:14 PM	#12
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	If you are limiting the discussion to civilian ammo the 5.56 may not have the penetration I refer to, that of normal military ammo. A military 5.56 round will indeed penetrate a human being more so than a 5.7, any 5.7 variant. Certain military units do not use the 5.56 because of over-penetration concerns.