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'''M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing''' (abbreviated '''M634 X-HP-SAP''') ammunition is a type of [[United Nations Space Command]] rifle projectile that is made specifically for the [[UNSC]] [[Battle Rifle|BR55 Battle Rifle series]]. Its metric dimensions are 9.5x40mm, compared to the [[7.62x51mm NATO]] [[Rounds|rounds]] used in the [[MA5 Series]] of UNSC assault rifles. It was introduced into the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] along with the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]]. | '''M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing''' (abbreviated '''M634 X-HP-SAP''') ammunition is a type of [[United Nations Space Command]] rifle projectile that is made specifically for the [[UNSC]] [[Battle Rifle|BR55 Battle Rifle series]]. Its metric dimensions are 9.5x40mm, compared to the [[7.62x51 NATO|7.62x51mm NATO]] [[Rounds|rounds]] used in the [[MA5 Series]] of UNSC assault rifles. It was introduced into the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] along with the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]]. | ||
In combination with the BR55 Battle Rifle, this round is accurate enough that the 2x scope on the Battle Rifle is useful. Even when fired in three-shot bursts, the round produces little recoil resulting in nearly no muzzle lift. It is more effective against both shielded and unshielded [[Covenant]] personnel then the 7.62x51mm NATO, as the increased accuracy leads to an increased number of headshots and the increased kinetic energy of the round leads to faster shield depletion and increased damage to unshielded enemies. It has been shown that a [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] with M634 ammunition does enough damage to kill an opponent faster than an [[MA5C Assault Rifle]] using 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. Overall, the M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing round provides good accuracy, controllability, and effectiveness against all personnel. | In combination with the BR55 Battle Rifle, this round is accurate enough that the 2x scope on the Battle Rifle is useful. Even when fired in three-shot bursts, the round produces little recoil resulting in nearly no muzzle lift. It is more effective against both shielded and unshielded [[Covenant]] personnel then the 7.62x51mm NATO, as the increased accuracy leads to an increased number of headshots and the increased kinetic energy of the round leads to faster shield depletion and increased damage to unshielded enemies. It has been shown that a [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] with M634 ammunition does enough damage to kill an opponent faster than an [[MA5C Assault Rifle]] using 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. Overall, the M634 Experimental High-Powered Semi-Armor-Piercing round provides good accuracy, controllability, and effectiveness against all personnel. | ||
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==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
As designated in its name, the M634 X-HP-SAP is an experimental round. It uses a special propellant that allows it to achieve a similar if not higher muzzle velocity then the [[7.62x51mm NATO]] while using a smaller cartridge; the M634 X-HP-SAP effectively packs a larger "punch" in a shorter casing. It is also semi-armor-piercing, meaning that is mixes the properties of an [[Armor Piercing Rounds|armor-piercing round]] with the properties of another type of round. The second type is unknown, though it is most likely similar to the [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]] used in the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]]. | As designated in its name, the M634 X-HP-SAP is an experimental round. It uses a special propellant that allows it to achieve a similar if not higher muzzle velocity then the [[7.62x51 NATO|7.62x51mm NATO]] while using a smaller cartridge; the M634 X-HP-SAP effectively packs a larger "punch" in a shorter casing. It is also semi-armor-piercing, meaning that is mixes the properties of an [[Armor Piercing Rounds|armor-piercing round]] with the properties of another type of round. The second type is unknown, though it is most likely similar to the [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]] used in the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||