Raf,
I can well understand your thoughts on this, and it may be so.
Another point could possibly be that the iron ball could be made somewhat roughly, and when encased in lead, it could do no damage to the bore of the gun firing it. (like a lead sabot) whereas without it, it could tear the barrel up quite quickly.
Re. armour piercing;
I think that a ball this size, about 2 1/2" or so, it would make no difference whether it penetrated or not! If no penetration occurred, it would mangle and flatten any armour, And the individual wearing it!
Best wishes,
Richard.
Sorry Marcus, our posts overlapped!!
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