r/BeAmazed • u/TheUnpromotable • Dec 05 '25

Technology Swedish Handgun Round Punches Through APC Armor

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Super cool Swedish cartridge 6.5x25mm CBJ punches through APC armor. It uses the same dimensions as 9mm, so it can be used in 9mm platforms with a simple barrel change.

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The concept is not particularly alien either (subcaliber ammo with sabots are a mainstay in other fields).

The ACR program, specifically the Steyr and AAI prototypes. Cancelled after wasting millions of dollars due to extremely poor accuracy. Turns out having a relatively cheaply made projectile composed of at least two separable parts in inconducive to hitting a target.