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Area of Science:

Forensic Science
Ballistics
Mechanical Engineering

Background:

Airgun projectiles vary widely, with traditional round balls and diabolo pellets being common.
The Sussex Sabo Bullet, a unique discarding sabot projectile, was introduced in the 1980s.
These projectiles consist of a subcaliber lead core within a plastic sabot cup.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the ballistic performance of the Sussex Sabo Bullet.
To analyze the projectile's behavior in different energy airguns.
To assess forensic implications of these unique projectiles.

Main Methods:

High-speed video analysis of projectile trajectory and separation.
Measurement of kinetic parameters of projectile components.
Examination of projectile physical characteristics post-firing.

Main Results:

The sabot principle functioned correctly in high-energy airguns (> 17 J).
Core projectile separation from the sabot occurred in low-energy airguns (< 7.5 J).
The discarded Sussex Sabo core projectile exhibited up to 60% higher energy density than standard diabolo pellets.

Conclusions:

This is the first study to confirm the regular function of the Sussex Sabo Bullet.
The projectile's performance varies with airgun energy levels.
The unique design and ballistic properties warrant further forensic consideration.