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Title: What is the best material for armour?
Post by: thedoc on 10/07/2012 15:09:48

Super bainite's strength means it might make an excellent armour - but punching holes in it might make it even better...
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Title: Re: What is the best material for armour?
Post by: CliffordK on 10/07/2012 15:38:01

Interesting idea about controlling the tearing of the armour.  However, I might rather be struck by a sharp bullet in a straight path, rather than a tumbling bullet that can cause a lot of damage.