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The Hotyonium literature states that the more malleable a projectile the more kinetic energy is transferred to and used to penetrate the target. I do not believe this to be true. The more dense and rigid a projectile is the more it retains its kinetic energy allowing penetration until an equal and opposite 'push back' is reached. If a projectile is very malleable the projectile flattens against the target displacing the kinetic energy over a larger area with less kinetic energy applied against any single point of the target thus less penetration.
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The Hotyonium literature states that the more malleable a projectile the more kinetic energy is transferred to and used to penetrate the target. I do not believe this to be true. The more dense and rigid a projectile is the more it retains its kinetic energy allowing penetration until an equal and opposite 'push back' is reached. If a projectile is very malleable the projectile flattens against the target displacing the kinetic energy over a larger area with less kinetic energy applied against any single point of the target thus less penetration. I think it is slightly more complex than that, but suffice it say that the numbers in the table are very appealing when compared with lead an bismuth, never mind steel.
_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/qclHjMQ.jpg)
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Agreed, it is far more complex however I tried to keep it a simple as possible without writing a paper to explain it completely. Unfortunately it may be some time before we see the Hortonium shot in stores since they seem be be focusing on bullet and shell manufacturers.
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It's for real, how well it works, costs, etc I can not say. I'm still a lead guy, all the other options are a compromise I'm not willing to make unless forced. I don't hunt waterfowl and stick to places that me, my Holland and lead shot are welcome. I know some of you play different games, this just might be the ticket for your needs. Style points Steve, magananimous and tastefully bitter. I like it, direct, agree completely.
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Some things never go out style Craig.....A ponytail, a comfy pair of Birkenstocks, Granola, Best quality British falling block rifles.....and the Rolling Stones. I'll be there in June, hanging with my old pal Keith, hope to see you there 
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A step ahead of you, I'll wave to you from over by the thing. You keep the ptail, Clapton wuz mo bettah, 4 the spelling teach.
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How is this stuff made, cold fusion?
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It seems to be unobtainium to me.
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What a bunch of nattering nabobs of negativity!
Just on general principles this crowd should be automatically supportive of Horton’s efforts. Or am I missing that there is a plethora of shot makers working to come up with a good, inexpensive alternative to lead.
The world cries out for such: he is needed & needed badly- the man who can carry a message to Garcia
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What a bunch of nattering nabobs of negativity!
.... Just the norm for this crowd, wouldn't you say? It certainly sounds intriguing to me, and with 4 different manufacturers on three continents, it seems plausible that we might see some of it sooner than later.
_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)
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