{"id":197119,"date":"2024-01-22T21:37:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T03:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=197119"},"modified":"2024-08-30T19:37:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T00:37:38","slug":"ripped-from-heaven-the-halo-bullet-shot-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ripped-from-heaven-the-halo-bullet-shot-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Ripped From Heaven: The Halo Bullet Revolutionizes Ammo Design — SHOT 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the realm of ammunition innovation, the Halo Bullet <\/a>continues to set new standards with its revolutionary design and groundbreaking features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprising the essential components of casing, primer, powder, and bullet (slug), their product not only incorporates the best industry materials but also boasts a proprietary, long-tested, in-house patent-pending design (Patent #29871182). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was able to take the Halo Bullet for a ride in a 9mm SIG P226 at Industry Day at the Range during SHOT Show 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Halo Bullet can be purchased in 10, 50, or 100-count. Here is a 10-count carton. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Aerodynamic Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A key feature that distinguishes the Halo Bullet is its aerodynamic and synergistic compatibility with the rifle twist, offering an increased effective range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the sales representatives, this ammunition has the potential to double the effective range of the 9mm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The outer spears of the projectile shear off upon impact, while the pointed center spear retains the most mass, providing superior penetration. Through extensive internal testing, this bullet design has proven to be the most accurate option available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Loading the Hallo Bullet into a SIG P226 at Range Day 2024.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Metal-Injected Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other solid copper ammunition that is CNC machined, Halo Ammunition creates these projectiles by way of metal-injection manufacturing. This unconventional approach contributes to the overall effectiveness of the projectile by allowing for a more complex design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This combination of penetration from the main slug and wound cavity from the outer spears positions this as the most lethal 9mm projectile available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a block of 100 Halo Bullets, with a ballistics gel block in the background, showing their superior penetration and spear separation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unmatched Ballistic Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Internal testing has showcased exceptional results, with penetration on gel blocks exceeding 18 inches and expanding 6 inches or more. This combination of penetration from the main slug and wound cavity from the outer spears positions this as the most lethal 9mm projectile available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Velocities with the 107-grain bullet are noted at 1,350 fps with a 4-inch barrel and 1450 fps on a carbine-length barrel. Despite being considered “hot,” this ammunition is not a +P offering, ensuring compatibility with any 9mm system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pricing and Availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though it isn’t cheap, the price of safety and unmatched ballistic performance is attainable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n