Any AP Range Reports?

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I was just wondering if any of you guys have had a chance to see how the CMP AP ammo shoots. Many thanks,

Charlie

I've posted this on the CMP forum.......

The other day I tested some of my M2 AP (AYR 28) against an old 3/8” AR500 steel target. The target was hung at 200 and 100 yards with the back of the target against a wire fence. The target could not swing freely but it did have some give. Rifle used was a M1903 Springfield. The results surprised me. With the exception of one round, the AP did less damage than I expected although the damage to the steel plate was significant compared to non AP ammo. This plate was originally placed at a private shooting range and has withstood thousands of rounds without damage.

Target and Rifle



Multiple hits at edge of target. I believe the one pass thru is the result of the plate being slightly softer at the edges, probably a result of the cutting process. The pass thru was the first round fired at 200 yards.



Multiple hits at edge. Good shot of pass thru.



Back view of pass thru



Hit at 100 yards



Multiple hits at center



Hit at 200 yards center of target



100 and 200 yard splash together center of target (100 yd at 11:00)