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WardT
04-24-2018, 11:08 AM
.308 dia x 1.445 long
106 gr
turned , cut off tit on base
very thin OD green coating
( chemical film ? )
no pull marks
Does anybody have info ?

Earlwb
04-27-2018, 07:26 PM
Probably bullets intended for close quarter combat scenarios. Lehigh and some others still make them today too.

ref https://www.lehighdefense.com/products/308-close-quarters-79gr-bullet?variant=3708742404


The CQ is a lightweight, hyper velocity design using an aluminum core and pre-stressed jacket. The aluminum core initiates the expansion slightly after contact, pressing back into the pre-stressed jacket and activating a violent, incapacitating energy transfer. The aluminum nose optimizes feeding and provides a barrier blind entry. The pre-stressed jacket separates into petals sized for appropriate penetration based on the specific cartridge. These petals, base, and core are all designed to penetrate no more than 18", transferring a huge amount of energy to the target in a very short timeframe.

WardT
04-28-2018, 09:50 AM
Interesting,
Thank you