Military use of FMJ

[bugmania]

No, not really.

Whether one has only an entry hole or both an entry and an exit hole really doesn't have much effect on the lose of blood pressure.
What matters is exactly what was hit while the bullet was (or is) inside the body.

For example:

Scenario 1:
The bullet enters the right side of the chest, passes between the ribs, punches through the right lung, passes through the right scapula, and then exits the body.

Scenario 2:
The bullet enters the chest, punches through the sternum, tears a hole in the aorta, and then stops just before reaching the thoracic spine, staying inside the body.

Which scenario do you think will cause the target to bleed to death faster?

This is why shot placement is of the utmost importance.

You are comparing apples to oranges.

Add this to Scenario 1
The bullet enters the right side of the chest, passes between the ribs, punches through the right lung, stops when it hits the right scapula.

Add this to Scenario 2

The bullet enters the chest, punches through the sternum, tears a hole in the aorta, and then exits the body through the thoracic spine.

Now you have the same shot in each scenario, one staying in the body, one exiting.

What does this prove? Shot placement is the main factor.

 

[Maverick223]

What does this prove? Shot placement is the main factor.

That was his point.

 

[Mandolin]

(e) To employ arms, projectiles, or material calculated to cause unnecessary suffering;

How is making the bad guy die 2x faster "unnecessary suffering"?