8.6 mm x 70 .338 Lapua Armor Piercing Incendiary

8.6 mm x 70 .338 Lapua Armor Piercing Incendiary

U.S. Army photo by Spc. Audrey Ward

Designed to be used against vehicles and structures in situationswhen excellent penetration, incendiary and point of impact indication are required. The Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) bullet is designed to meet current insensitive munitions standards. Classified as 1.4S.

Product specifications

Projectile weight

16.4 g (253 grain) / 19.4 g (300)

Projectile type

API526 / API571

Muzzle velocity

895 m/s (2 935 fps) / 830 m/s (2723/ fps)

Penetration

> 10 mm at 500 m Steel plate 400 HB / > 10 mm at 550 m Steel plate 500 HB

Accuracy at 300 m (5 rds)

< 130 mm

Special characteristics

Observable flash at hard targets. Ignition of vaporized fuel.

Status

Latest development in this caliber used by top professionals.

Contact

International Sales & Marketing

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P.O. Box 142, NO-2831 Raufoss, Norway

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