RE: Low Tech Scenarios

The Australian 5.56mm ammo is the SS109 round. Different projectile to
the standard 5.56; has a slightly different shape and has a penetrator
core. The SS109 round takes advantage of the higher twist rate in the
Austeyer rifle barrel. Using the standard NATO in barrels with a higher
rifling twist gives no greater accuracy. 

Talking about small calibers; have a look at the .17 Swift round. This
is a very good round used over here for foxes and other "varmints". Very
high velocity and flat trajectory.

For what it's worth.

Owen G

John Skelly wrote:
> Were the rounds being used in Somalia NATO or ball?
>