RBCD Performance Plus, Inc.

"RBCD" redirects here. For the Red Book Compact Disc standard, see Red Book (audio CD standard).

RBCD Performance Plus, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas produces ammunition marketed as blended-metal bullets. The ammunition is distributed by Le Mas Ltd. of Little Rock, Arkansas.[1] However, RBCD's "Blended-Metal Technology" (BMT) is a trademark and not a description of bullet composition.[2] Independent testing by Dr. Gary Roberts showed that RBCD ammunition is, "nothing but lightweight, repackaged varmint bullets disguised with a black coating of moly, and driven to higher than normal velocities with concomitantly higher than normal pressures."[3] Roberts cites a USSOCOM and ARDEC study published in 2007 which supports his findings.[3]

Blended-metal bullets

Main article: Blended-metal bullets

The US Navy defines blended-metal bullets as, "projectiles which utilize cores manufactured with materials other than lead, using processes other than melting."[4] As defined by the US military, blended-metal bullets are not commercially available at this time.

References

  1. ↑ Roos, John G. (2003-11-24). "1-shot killer". Army Times. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
  2. ↑ Vail, Dr. Sydney. "Dr. Sydney Vail’s Report on LeMas BMT Ammo (Live Animal Tests)". Defense Review. Retrieved 2011-11-23.
  3. 1 2 Roberts, Dr. Gary (4 Oct 2008). "LeMas/RBCD Ammunition Analysis". Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  4. ↑ "Blended Metal Projectile Solicitation Number: N0016404R4846". United States Navy. 17 September 2004. Retrieved 22 May 2011.

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