The spitzer bullet design was first introduced in 1898 as the "Balle D" by an officer in the French Army, captain Desaleux, in order to improve the ballistic performance of the existing French 8 × 50mmR Lebel service cartridge of 1886.
The spitzer bullet design was first introduced in 1898 as the "Balle D" by the French Army. The "Balle D" bullet was designed by captain Desaleux, in order to improve the ballistic performance of the existing French 8 × 50mmR Lebel service cartridge of 1886.