59FLH
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"High Velocity Bullet"
In the world of small arms ammunition, there is no such thing.
In the world of small arms ammunition, there is no such thing.
What is a high velocity bullet?
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Back in a certain age, many of us considered the term "high velocity" for center fire cartridges as 3,000fps MV and above, 2,000-2,999 as medium, and below 2,000 as low. Similarly, we used the term "high power" in rifle rounds as above 2,000 ft/lbs, medium power 1k-1,999ft/lbs and low power below 1k ft/lbs.
Today, there isn't much standardized between shooters' vocabulary.
Today, there isn't much standardized between shooters' vocabulary.
There is no such thing, right? There is no high velocity bullet. Or low velocity bullet.
A bullet can be driven at a very high velocity depending on the cartridge, but also at a slow velocity, so, it be both a low velocity bullet and a high velocity bullet. Which one is it?
It's like calling a bicycle fast when it's going downhill, but not slow when going uphill.
Sorry gents, my mind works in mysterious and weird ways, as you can read.
A bullet can be driven at a very high velocity depending on the cartridge, but also at a slow velocity, so, it be both a low velocity bullet and a high velocity bullet. Which one is it?
It's like calling a bicycle fast when it's going downhill, but not slow when going uphill.
Sorry gents, my mind works in mysterious and weird ways, as you can read.
nksmfamjp
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It would be, until it blows up. How does it perform on game over 3300 fps?
Hmmmm, ok got it, so a monolithic bullet would be a high velocity bullet, because it can withstand higher velocities without coming apart like some light Varmint bullets is fast twist barrels.
My mind is slow today, I need more coffee LOL.
I am pretty sure WBY tested them and the end-users that like them. "I" have yet to see report failure on games. We have a lot of WBY fans/end-users here and hopefully, they will chime in. I have the same ammo mentioned and fired two boxes out of my .257 WBY with 1:7" on targets out to 200Y without any issues. No experience on game or have any intentions in using the Interlock. My rifle is built primarily to propel the heavies, 131s, 133s, and 135
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No Sir, I never said that and never will.
Sorry brother, wasn't putting words on your mouth. I was more of thinking out loud LOL.
cohunt
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Can't believe no one has said absolute hammers yet
Its a comparative term to me-- gotta know what slow and normal are before you can define high.
Its a comparative term to me-- gotta know what slow and normal are before you can define high.
Jon Bischof
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I can tell it is the first hot, windy day of the Summer and no one is out shooting. Feenix, relax, take deep breaths, pray for patience...the first cool day of Fall will be here before you know it. Get some exercise, have a drink, go to bed early. Tomorrow we will be one day closer to hunting season.
Ok:
Velocity is defined as a vector measurement of the rate and direction of motion. Put simply, velocity is the speed at which something moves in one direction.
Why Velocity Matters:
Velocity measures motion starting in one place and heading toward another place. The practical applications of velocity are endless, but one of the most common reasons to measure velocity is to determine how quickly you (or anything in motion) will arrive at a destination from a given location.
So maybe we are looking at this wrong? Its how fast the bullet will arrive at its destination.?
My head hurts.
Velocity is defined as a vector measurement of the rate and direction of motion. Put simply, velocity is the speed at which something moves in one direction.
Velocity Formula
The most common way to calculate the constant velocity of an object moving in a straight line is with this formula:- r is the rate or speed (sometimes denoted as vfor velocity)
- d is the distance moved
- t is the time it takes to complete the movement
Why Velocity Matters:
Velocity measures motion starting in one place and heading toward another place. The practical applications of velocity are endless, but one of the most common reasons to measure velocity is to determine how quickly you (or anything in motion) will arrive at a destination from a given location.
So maybe we are looking at this wrong? Its how fast the bullet will arrive at its destination.?
My head hurts.
Jon Bischof
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OK, that's what I'm talking about. When you ask a question like "What is a high velocity bullet?" it can only result in rehashing what we all learned in high school physics. That, and start an argument that leads to the complete break down of civilization. To avoid this cataclysm, I suggest doing these things instead:
1. Complement your wife (be careful that there is no hidden criticism in your complement). This should keep you busy for several hours or in the doghouse for several days.
2. Read a Bible verse, or a paragraph if you feel brave.
3. Have a drink but don't watch the news while you drink it; otherwise there's just lots of screaming at the TV.
cornshank
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A kid shooting a BB gun would.
