Sting-RAG

The "Sting-RAG" developed by US military is a pliable ring of soft rubber, about two and one-half inches in circumference, fired from a launcher on the end of an M16 rifle. The launcher gives the RAG a 5,000 rpm spin, and sends the ring forward to its victim at about 200 feet per second. It has little velocity decay in flight and has a range of 60 meters. Disadvantages of the sting-RAG are that it is affected by wind, that it could cause damage to an eye, padded clothing renders it ineffective, and an M16 rifle is required for firing. Other rifle-launched soft projectiles include small water balloons, splat rounds, and shot filled bean bags.