Patent ID: 6182574
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: F42B

Abstract:
A projectile for being fired from firearms comprising:a generally cylindrical shaped jacket formed of a first metal of a first hardness, said jacket having a generally conical front end, an open flat tip, a base, a body portion, an interior, and a central axis;a generally cylindrical shaped penetrant formed of a second metal having a second hardness greater than said first hardness, said penetrant having a generally conical tip, a base, a body, and a central axis, said penetrant being located within said interior of said jacket with said tip being positioned substantially in alignment with said open flat tip with said central axis of said jacket and said penetrant aligned;a core formed of a third metal having a hardness less than said first hardness and said second hardness, said core filling said jacket interior to a point below said tip of said penetrant and said open flat tip forming a generally cup-shaped exposed exterior, said core being located about said body, and beneath said base of said penetrant; whereby,upon striking a target said projectile easily expands said jacket and said core adjacent said open flat tip, said penetrant breaking out of said jacket to pass through said target while said core and jacket expand and remain in said target.