Self-guided bullet prototype can hit target a mile away

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Self-guided bullet prototype can hit target a mile away

Pretty awesome!

 

[Archbishop]

That's very cool I want one.

 

[patience0830]

It's great unless you can't afford one and the gubment can. And you're the target. . . . . . . . .

 

[duffman0286]

It's great unless you can't afford one and the gubment can. And you're the target. . . . . . . . .

Last i checked i had more money than they did and still think its too rich for my blood

 

[lucky4034]

Whats a shame is that they reveal this technology. It just pushes the rest of the world to try and build it when they see that its possible.

 

[bccorvette]

Whats a shame is that they reveal this technology. It just pushes the rest of the world to try and build it when they see that its possible.

I really think they are looking at it as a sales pitch.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Guided Bullets On The Way

Looks like the lab has finally squared the circle and crafted something that has been coming for a few decades--guided bullets.

The First Self Guided Bullet | The Firearm Blog

Right out of Earth 2, huh? As Professor Kaku would say, welcome to Star Trek.

 

[jontz]

"Computer simulations indicate that the bullet could theoretically get within 8" of a target at 2,000 meters."

Soooo...not quite there yet. Looks interesting though!

 

[OneBadV8]

Does this mean we can finally curve bullets?!?!??

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Soooo...not quite there yet.

Yes, on the way meaning . . . on the way.

Curving bullets? Heck, remember Richochet Rabbit?

 

[TaunTaun]

Yes, on the way meaning . . . on the way.

Curving bullets? Heck, remember Richochet Rabbit?

You mean this guy?

Or that Episode of Dexter in Season 6?

 

[peloe16]

saw that. pretty interesting!

 

[ab1]

Self Guided Bullets

Self-Guided Bullet Strikes Target a Mile Away [VIDEO] - Yahoo! News

They mention 'small caliber' and 'recreational shooters'....I don't really get the application. If you have someone close enough to 'paint' a small target, why bother taking the shot from a mile away?

 

[Titanium_Frost]

It is just a new aplication of exosting technology. If they can work out the kinks now in this state, imagine when satelites are "painting" targets, or electronics in every building. Big Brother with a sniper rifle.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Self-Guided Bullet Strikes Target a Mile Away [VIDEO] - Yahoo! News

They mention 'small caliber' and 'recreational shooters'....I don't really get the application. If you have someone close enough to 'paint' a small target, why bother taking the shot from a mile away?

Maybe so that if the person doing the "painting" is caught, s/he will not be caught with a weapon or evidence of having had one?

The actual shooter being farther away will have a better chance of getting away without being caught if s/he is a mile away... S/he might actually be beginning to pack up the rifle before the bullet even hits.

I'm just guessing, though. I have no basis for this reply.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[protias]

Maybe so that if the person doing the "painting" is caught, s/he will not be caught with a weapon or evidence of having had one?

The actual shooter being farther away will have a better chance of getting away without being caught if s/he is a mile away... S/he might actually be beginning to pack up the rifle before the bullet even hits.

I'm just guessing, though. I have no basis for this reply.

Blessings,
Bill

IIRC, a .50BMG takes ~4s to reach its target at 1000y. 1 mile is 1760y. So it will take the bullet ~7s to reach its target.

 

[Bill of Rights]

IIRC, a .50BMG takes ~4s to reach its target at 1000y. 1 mile is 1760y. So it will take the bullet ~7s to reach its target.

Dude! I said "beginning to pack up"!

No harm done.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[protias]

Dude! I said "beginning to pack up"!

No harm done.

Blessings,
Bill

Well, you do have to make sure you hit your target before you move. Otherwise you just wasted ammo, and that's like spilling beer!

 

[blamecharles]

Maybe so that if the person doing the "painting" is caught, s/he will not be caught with a weapon or evidence of having had one?

The actual shooter being farther away will have a better chance of getting away without being caught if s/he is a mile away... S/he might actually be beginning to pack up the rifle before the bullet even hits.

I'm just guessing, though. I have no basis for this reply.

Blessings,
Bill

I see bad things coming from this. All that means is laser pointers are the next thing to be outlawed, because they could be used for this.

 

[protias]

I see bad things coming from this. All that means is laser pointers are the next thing to be outlawed, because they could be used for this.