Hunting never ceases to attract a person. Improving methods, weapons and ammunition. The 12-gauge Polev bullet is widespread among hunters in the post-Soviet space. Compared to other products of the twelfth caliber, it compares favorably with its indicators. This applies to accuracy of fire and accuracy.
Story
Polev's 12-caliber bullet was created in the early eighties of the last century. The author of the sub-caliber bullet was designer Viktor Vladimirovich Polev. At his request, tests were carried out at the Kirov factory of fishing and hunting equipment (he obeyed the Rosokhotrybolov Union).
The equipment designed and manufactured by Polevoy (the first name “Victoria”) had its own peculiarity. The design of the lead bullet was designed in such a way that the inevitable deformation during the shot was used to secure it on the stabilizer wad.
Structure
Polev’s 12-gauge bullet is designed for smooth-bore weapons, it belongs to the switch type - it is a lead striking element fastened with a plastic shank. To improve the sealing of the barrel during the shot (obturation) and for better passage of the bullet through the channel, a plastic container is put on the lead lead part (after departure from the barrel it is separated from it).
Polev's 12-caliber bullet has three parts.
- The bullet is made of lead alloy. There are options for the production of brass and steel. It has the shape of a cone, and a rod is located on the bottom. He fixes it in a plastic shank.
- The shank, also known as the stabilizer wad, is made of high pressure polyethylene. The front cylindrical part has a blind hole for the bullet rod. Inclined ribs (usually six) give the ammunition in flight a rotational movement. The shank acts as a seal (prevents the breakthrough of gases).
- A container of two halves with equipment put on the head and introduced into the sleeve. In the structure of the container there are features: the inner upper part is made in the shape of a cone. The lower part has a thickening and rests on the ribs of the shank. When the projectile flies out of the barrel, the container splits into two parts and flies away from the bullet.
Kinds
Bullets 12 caliber Polev quickly gained popularity among hunters. The author has created several more modifications of his creation:
- Poleva-2 bullet - has a smaller diameter of the warhead; the detachable wad-seal and shank are slightly modified;
- Poleva-3 bullet - has a flat head with expansive void, which greatly facilitates deformation in a collision with a target;
- Poleva-4 bullet - equipped with an expansive funnel (in the bow), has a mass of 40 grams (used to shoot large animals);
- Paleva-6 bullet - a relatively recent development, a removable wad helps to compensate for the difference in barrel diameters of weapons of 12 calibers.
Today on the market there are several other options for the Polev bullet, they are created by various developers.
Cartridge Equipment
Cartridge bullet Polev traditional:
- gunpowder is poured into the encapsulated sleeve;
- the assembled bullet is inserted into the sleeve with a dispatch to gunpowder;
- it is fixed in a sleeve (manufacturer's recommendation - “hut”), taking into account the length of the chamber.
If the sleeves are shorter than the chamber by 3.5 mm, then it is better to roll up the "roller".
Features
When equipping ammunition with a Polev bullet, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Do not increase the charge of gunpowder more than indicated in the recommendations. A powerful shutter will significantly increase the pressure in the barrel.
- The head is inserted into the plastic sleeves to the end, so the container parts are moved apart. The projectile enters the cartridge case with “tension”, which, in turn, will hold it without rolling.
- This design allows reuse of the sleeve. It is only necessary to ensure that its length does not exceed 70 mm.
- It is possible to roll plastic sleeves. Paper is no worse and does not affect the accuracy of fire.
- There should be control over the correct installation of the container. This will help to avoid overturning its parts of one or both.
- You can not use bullets if their container freely enters the sleeve. Indicators of lethal force will decrease due to poor-quality obturation. The container in both the paper and plastic sleeves should be inserted with an “interference fit”.
Bullets of 12 caliber are used for hunting big game. First of all, on a bear, moose, wild boar. A good slaughter range (up to 150 meters) guarantees a successful hunt. At the moment it hits the target under the influence of overload, the lead bullet is pressed very tightly into the shank. Its flattening is oriented in such a way that it is even more pressed into it.
These bullets are also used for sports shooting: on a “standing roe deer” or “a running boar”. Such ammunition is suitable not only for “tipping” guns, but also for semi-automatic weapons (for example, TOZ-87).
Advantages and disadvantages
Reliable and accurate, it enjoys well-deserved popularity. All other things being equal, consumers choose Polev's bullets. Reviews of hunters about the accuracy of the battle are only positive. In addition, the lethal range of the shot is 150 meters.
It is no secret that the twelfth-caliber rifles produced at the Izhevsk factory vary in barrel diameter from the Tula counterparts. A container with a Poleva-6 bullet wad provides compensation for the difference, allowing you to get a full, more powerful shot. In this case, the gases in both guns do not break through.
There are three main advantages of the Polev bullet:
- lack of additional laying and wad;
- the arrow-shaped form in combination with the stabilizer wad ensures a stable flight always with the “head” forward;
- bullet deformation is an element of reliable connection of lead with wad.
The disadvantages of the product include the impossibility of making a bullet in artisanal home conditions due to the presence of plastic parts and its complex shape. At low temperatures, the elasticity of the plastic shank is lost, which reduces the effectiveness of the shot. Poleva's bullet shooting is not very productive in tall grass, dense shrubs and other thickets. When a bullet strikes even a minor obstacle, the deflection angle is too large to hit the target. The latter drawback is easily corrected by making bullets from a harder material - brass or steel.