I fired a 77gr SMK .556 and a 178gr ELD-X into an 18" bale of water logged phone books from about 30 yds. The ELD-X made it about 14". The SMK exited and kicked up dirt beyond the bale. I was surprised with the outcome. Doesn't prove much, but I thought it was interesting.


"The world breaks everyone,and afterward, some are strong at the broken places"
Hemingway