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Bullet with jacket improvements

US12281884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Federal Cartridge Company · US

Inventors

Richard Hurt · Clear Lake, US
Lawrence P. Head · Cedar, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 9, 2022
Grant date	Apr 22, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 9, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF42B30/02
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Devices and methods for a bullet with a strengthened mouth for improved penetration and expansion. In embodiments, a portion of the jacket is folded to provide double walls at the mouth. In embodiments, the jacket and core are partially bonded and partially separated.

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