Deer Hunting and MK318 MOD 0 SOST (Graphic Images)

[HKGuns]

I may be the only one who wishes people to stop using MKXXX when posting about ammo. Do you describe your ammo in those terms in your daily life? How about simplifying it to 62gr FMJ or whatever. Especially since not all ammo has such designations.

It would certainly save me some time researching.

[WS6]

I may be the only one who wishes people to stop using MKXXX when posting about ammo. Do you describe your ammo in those terms in your daily life? How about simplifying it to 62gr FMJ or whatever. Especially since not all ammo has such designations.

It would certainly save me some time researching.

MK318 MOD 0 SOST or 1305-AB49 (Military part number, NSN 1305-01-573-2229) or T556NB1 (LE/Civilian sales) are the only designators for this ammunition. I describe it as MK318 MOD0 SOST because that is what I first came to know it as, as it was developed by Special Operations Science and Technology, however, "SOST" also covers MK319, and there is a MOD 1 and a MOD 0, so when describing this ammunition, MK318 MOD 0 SOST is the only sensible way to fully delineate what one is talking about. I would imagine it would save you more time than if I left you to guess if I meant 5.56 or 7.62, or MOD 1 or MOD 0, no?

[Pappabear]

Pretty damn cool photos and remarkable work on that rounds work on flesh. Well done on the kill also.

PB

[ST911]

I may be the only one who wishes people to stop using MKXXX when posting about ammo. Do you describe your ammo in those terms in your daily life? How about simplifying it to 62gr FMJ or whatever. Especially since not all ammo has such designations. It would certainly save me some time researching.

Using cartridge designations like that is better. When you say M# or Mk# you're talking about a particular load, standard, and specification. For example: There is only one Mk262 and a spec to meet but a bunch of people load 77 SMKs all over the map. Some think all 55 FMJs are M193, or all 62 steel core is M855. Also, "clone" shouldn't be used for any of that, unless they are meeting all the same specifications. Then there's M882, 1152/1153, Mk311, Mk254, which are all mil designations available on the shelf in commercial packaging and skus but may or may not be the same thing.

Goofy stuff on the commercial side, too. AcmeAmmo may load a 115 FMJ, but have variations with skus. Then again, a sku isn't always reliable either. Look at the revisions Federal did to the 147 HST (P9HST2) and 147 FMJ (AE9FP). "Same same but different...but still same."

Some people do it to be douchey or pretentious, but for others that's their world or they're nerds. It can matter, though.

[One More Time]

Some compare it to a Trophy Bonded Bear Claw but it's not the same.
The BC deploys and retains the meat brakes.
The 318's fragment and only retain the core, about 36gr.
Designed specifically for barrels under 14" IIRC.
OTM construction but not in the same category as a SMK either.

[WS6]

Some compare it to a Trophy Bonded Bear Claw but it's not the same.
The BC deploys and retains the meat brakes.
The 318's fragment and only retain the core, about 36gr.
Designed specifically for barrels under 14" IIRC.
OTM construction but not in the same category as a SMK either.

Exactly. It's a very unique bullet. The only thing out there similar is the 62gr CC by Lehigh, but even it differs significantly.

[Caduceus]

That's pretty awesome, thanks. I've got a few hundred rounds of that bouncing around, maybe I'll use that next year.

You know... if I see a F(#&%()*$@ deer during gun week.

[ABNAK]

As was mentioned previously, the Mk318 was designed to essentially have the front half of the bullet fragment violently while the rear half punched on through for some penetration.

I've not heard the cartridge bad-mouthed. The M855A1 is it's closest military-issued rival, and opinions vary on which takes top spot. Of course the M855A1 has a good deal more chamber pressure driving it (as well as accelerated parts wear).

I think the M855A1 (if you can find it and it will cost $$$) is the only choice these days as the Mk318 isn't manufactured anymore. I'm glad I snagged what I could.

[indianalex01]

As was mentioned previously, the Mk318 was designed to essentially have the front half of the bullet fragment violently while the rear half punched on through for some penetration.

I've not heard the cartridge bad-mouthed. The M855A1 is it's closest military-issued rival, and opinions vary on which takes top spot. Of course the M855A1 has a good deal more chamber pressure driving it (as well as accelerated parts wear).

I think the M855A1 (if you can find it and it will cost $$$) is the only choice these days as the Mk318 isn't manufactured anymore. I'm glad I snagged what I could.

Federal does make in on occasion. They have a contract for it with an LE agency. Such a great round