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I've read postings on the internet and seen photos of a Mosin shooting 147 gn silvertips and penetrating AR 500 steel
so, I just tried it
Mosin 91/30 28" bbl
target at 100 yrds
AR500, 3/8" thick on swinging mount
the silvertip didn't leave any different mark on the steel than any modern Bear ammo
I shot:
147 silvertip
174 FMJ
203 softpoint
they all left the same imprint in the steel - just splattered across the ground below
side note - I had to put on a padded shooting jacket for the 203 Brown Bear - that stuff has some kick
and I let the r ifle slide up onto my color bone once - that hurt!!
so, I just tried it
Mosin 91/30 28" bbl
target at 100 yrds
AR500, 3/8" thick on swinging mount
the silvertip didn't leave any different mark on the steel than any modern Bear ammo
I shot:
147 silvertip
174 FMJ
203 softpoint
they all left the same imprint in the steel - just splattered across the ground below
side note - I had to put on a padded shooting jacket for the 203 Brown Bear - that stuff has some kick
and I let the r ifle slide up onto my color bone once - that hurt!!