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What does a ballistic cap do?
The job of the ballistic cap is to give the projectile a more aerodynamic shape to increase velocity and range, which in turn increases maximum penetration and penetration over range. On impact, the ballistic cap will break off or be crushed so as to not impact the performance of the regular cap and penetrator.
Are mk2 weapons better?
The simple answer is yes. The MKII weapons are unique, powerful and devastating in nature. All in all, the SNS Pistol MKII is not a terrible weapon but it definitely isn’t worth the hefty price tag. The Carbine Rifle MKII, on the other hand, is one of the most unique and powerful weapons featured in GTA Online.
Is FMJ or hollow point better?
The Takeaway: Hollow point bullets are a more expensive round and best used for self defense situations, and loaded in your Every Day Carry (EDC) defense weapon. They are also best as your home defense weapon. Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds are best used for range shooting since they are much less expensive.
What is the military definition of armor piercing ammunition?
Then there is the military definition of “armor piercing” which is pretty much any ammunition designed to meet a standard in perforating a particular type of armor at a specified distance. M855A1 EPR or M80A1 EPR, which are not AP (according to DoD or federal statute) can cut through it like it’s not there.
What is the difference between armor piercing and damage threshold?
The armor piercing capabilities are different in New Vegas as some rounds are actually labeled as armor piercing while others have the ability to negate Damage Threshold, which gives a target a certain amount of protection, depending on their what type of enemy they are or how strong their armor is.
What are armor piercing shells used for?
An armor-piercing shell, AP for short, is a type of ammunition designed to penetrate armor. From the 1860s to 1950s, a major application of armor-piercing projectiles was to defeat the thick armor carried on many warships. From the 1920s onwards, armor-piercing weapons were required for anti-tank missions.
Why don’t armor piercing effects work on my weapons?
Due to a bug in Fallout 3, armor piercing effects don’t work. This is not limited to player-usable weapons but also extends to non-player characters and creatures with armor piercing capabilities such as deathclaws. This bug was introduced in one of the patches; the unpatched version does not have this bug. $? $?