"Dan (Writer) re: the rounds in the shotgun, our resident experts on that stuff are Ash Miller and Zack Stentz. They researched it and it's a special round with a depleted uranium core. They actually exist"

"The T888 were made of coltan not because it's denser but because it's more heat resistant (I think Cameron made that point in "Heavy Metal.") If I'm not mistaken, the T101 series was made of titanium alloy that I'd assume is much stronger. Just a guess on my part but it could explain why "Uncle Bob" could take more punishment. If you recall at the end of T2, he was destroyed in a lava-like, molten metal substance which could have been the impetus behind switching to coltan and it would explain why the Connor's shells can penetrate the Termies in T:TSCC more effectively than the Termies in the movies.

Just a theory."

"Dan (Writer) re: the rounds in the shotgun, our resident experts on that stuff are Ash Miller and Zack Stentz. They researched it and it's a special round with a depleted uranium core. They actually exist"

"Saboted armor piercing 12 gauge 3" magnum rounds have been commercially available for at least eleven years. They employ a very hard and dense Tungsten dart that is more then sufficient to take out the the Coltan based Tantalum alloy reportedly used to construct terminators. Hardened Tungsten is close enough to depleted uranium where there would be little difference. The primary factor is that depleted uranium ordinance is ONLY available to the military and not accessible to civilians. However, you can buy Tungsten alloy saboted ammunition right now.


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"Depleted Uranium rounds have a much more significant punch over Tungsten. It's much heavier and volatile.

Why else would they use these kind of rounds in the most advanced and powerful tank on the planet? (M1A2 Abrams)"

"No, tungsten is better but much more expensive.

They cannot afford it."