Lehigh Defense: Xtreme Penetrator Ammunition

[the Schwartz]

Maybe so, but it's not how they promote it, or at least give the impression to the buyer.


The flutes seem to create more drag at the cost of penetration.

You're right.

The resulting pressure (stagnation) at the bullet's nose is also what keeps the bullet oriented nose forward and ensures straight line penetration of the bullet. That quality may be what Lehigh/Underwood is referring to. The increased drag necessary to produce that pressure at the bullet's nose must necessarily result in somewhat reduced penetration depth.

[Velo Dog]

Maybe so, but it's not how they promote it, or at least give the impression to the buyer.

The bullets seem less magical if they're advertised as having

"All the expansion of a Full Metal Jacket, but without all of the penetration."

[5pins]

The bullets seem less magical if they're advertised as having

"All the expansion of a Full Metal Jacket, but without all of the penetration."

And twice the price.

[Clusterfrack]

What I want from XP is penetration through a bear skull without deflection. If it goes 12-18” further that’s plenty.
@GJM

[Velo Dog]

This idea of a solid projectile with flat point and flutes has been around for a long time. We tested a .45 Auto 185 gr +P solid w/flat point and flutes for NSW back in the late 1980's or so.

Despite media and vendor hype to the contrary, these solid fluted bullets just punch a hole in tissue like any FMJ--there is no mystical hydraulic energy, magical pressure spikes, absurdly enlarged wound cavity, etc...

Nonetheless, this design can be a good projectile and offer decent terminal performance.

Post #225 of this thread

[Velo Dog]

From post #224

Projectile flutes = increased surface area with greater drag decreasing penetration depth; also fluted bullets typically have less mass than a similar sized non-fluted bullet which also decreases penetration depth.

The doctor is correct once again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM2t8Lq3geU

[GJM]

I just bought 100 Underwood 147+P coated hard cast to try in the Mayhem barrels and comps in the G19 field pistols.

[Navin Johnson]

If the Lehigh are the deadliest bullets on the planet……what are the legal ramifications of using them for SD?

[5pins]

If the Lehigh are the deadliest bullets on the planet……what are the legal ramifications of using them for SD?

I'm sure a prosecutor would never bring that up in court.

[GJM]

I'm sure a prosecutor would never bring that up in court.

Even if they made that claim, we could bring in the Schwartz to debunk it!