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No, the explosive is too insensitive. It does not simply blow up on the first chance. It needs a strong initiation like from a HEAT jet or APFSDS, both not only larger but also much faster than a bullet (much higher energy input). Which is also why you can put them next to each other without getting a chain reaction when one goes off.
what if it was a 50 cal with a tiny HE shaped charge in it?
i’m gonna go watch some youtube video on how they actually work
Not sure if anyone has ever made a .50 with a shaped charge, but likely yes, that should work.
awesome… i’m gonna go email DARPA