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What is sabot ammo?

Updated: 11/2/2022
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A smaller than barrel diameter projectile fits in a sabot (shoe) that is the diameter of the barrel. On firing, the sabot, which is in two or more pieces, falls away, and leaves the projectile traveling at VERY high speed.

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