Thread: CCI segmented low velocity ammo

Originally Posted by Hiawatha

What I am wondering most about is whether the segmented projectile significantly reduces risk of ricochets and if anyone knows?

Thanks

I predominantly shoot the slightly higher speed CCI segmented subs. They still richochet, but the petals are small and not at all aerodynamic. Over 1000 rabbits and hares were shot with these, and 100% of the animals had 1 entry wound, and 3 secondary wound channels. The majority of the shots had 3 exit wounds, so the petals passed right through. I suspect the petals exiting a rabbit would not travel far, as shots over 80M tended to have at least one of the exiting petals caught under the skin.
I suspect the slower segmented silent variant of this round, would not have the bullet petals leaving the animal as often.

Shooting rocks - ricochet is almost guaranteed, but the bullet petals will not fly as far as a hollow point or solid.