The hacksaw managed to break out of the locked toolbox today and got to work. It was far more difficult than I had anticipated as the dart is very firmly bonded into the plastic sabot.
The projectile has 6 x plastic petals however inside these are embedded 4 x alloy petals.
Dave.
Complete (inert) round with projectile and newly sectioned projectile.
Complete and sectioned projectile
Close up of cap showing strengthening lines
Close up of inner aluminium petals one removed and then back in place
Close up of inner aluminium petals
Remains of plastic petals from the removed section. Not easy to remove!
The projectile has 6 x plastic petals however inside these are embedded 4 x alloy petals.
Dave.
Complete (inert) round with projectile and newly sectioned projectile.
Complete and sectioned projectile
Close up of cap showing strengthening lines
Close up of inner aluminium petals one removed and then back in place
Close up of inner aluminium petals
Remains of plastic petals from the removed section. Not easy to remove!
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