Military Seeks Lighter. Stronger Ammo

摘要

There is only so much weight that can be removed from a firearm before it becomes unreliable, unwieldy in the shooter's hands, or vulnerable to damage. That is especially true when it comes to small arms that are used in the extreme conditions of combat. Recognizing that rifle design using gunpowder and self-contained cartridges has neared the zenith of engineering, firearms manufacturers are turning to ammunition as a possible source of further weight reduction. They are also studying how to make existing bullets more lethal and accurate at all ranges.