Maybe they are looking for better long range performance.
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Maybe they are looking for better long range performance.
Superior long range performance, better intermediate barrier capability--particularly auto glass, closer trajectory to other 70+ gr ammo.
Lot's of agencies still issue the .223 75 gr Hornady OTM, plus once the 75 gr GD bullet is available, it is easy to load a 5.56 mm version for the right contract...
About a year ago, Speer announced that the 64 gr Gold Dot was being replaced with the IDENTICALLY performing 62 gr version which had previously been used on contracts for USG LE agencies requiring a 62 gr loading. This is NOT a big deal.
Bingo...