Abstract: A projectile for firearms comprises a body defining a generally cylindrical base portion opposite an ogive. The body further defines a longitudinal axis. A plurality of pairs of adjacent flutes are defined in the ogive. Each flute has a radius of curvature which decreases along the longitudinal axis from a leading edge to a trailing edge of the flute. The adjacent flutes of each pair define and are substantially symmetrical about a central ridge. Each ridge is coplanar with the longitudinal axis and has a lesser depth than a bottom surface of each flute relative to a curved outer surface of the ogive. Each ridge has a radius of curvature which decreases along the longitudinal axis from an origin to a terminus of the ridge. The decreasing radius of curvature of the flutes prevents the projectile from over penetrating human-sized soft tissue targets without sacrificing energy transfer to such targets.

Abstract: Projectiles for ammunition and ammunition for firearms are disclosed. Methods of making projectiles for ammunition and ammunition for firearms, and methods of using projectiles for ammunition and ammunition for firearms are also disclosed.

Abstract: Projectiles for ammunition and ammunition for firearms are disclosed. Methods of making projectiles for ammunition and ammunition for firearms, and methods of using projectiles for ammunition and ammunition for firearms are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of making molded objects, such as composite ammunition casings for firearms, are disclosed. Apparatus for performing methods of making molded objects, such as composite ammunition casings for firearms, are also disclosed. Molded objects, such as composite ammunition casings for firearms, are further disclosed.