golemB said:
- Ever skip a stone off the surface of a pond or bay?[/*:1mrs6p3m]
- Why would you want to "test it?" Don't have a nearby range with enough targets to shoot at?[/*:1mrs6p3m]
- Depends on the angle of entry… the shallower the angle, the more likely the chance of a "skip" (ricochet). You've probably seen a police procedural TV show or movie where the crime lab… CeePee, what'd your guys use?… use a special shielded water tank to recover fired projectile specimens for ballistic comparison. Note that the angle is very steep.[/*:1mrs6p3m]
- Unless you have gills, diving beneath the surface "if people are shooting at you" is only a temporary solution. But, yes, if you can get deep enough, the water will significantly reduce the bullet's ability to wound.[/*:1mrs6p3m]