https://www.1point21interactive.com/cel ... y-gunfire/
Very interesting, they did a lot of math.
Celabratory gunfire anylsis.
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Re: Celabratory gunfire anylsis.
Yes, interesting. Thanks
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Re: Celabratory gunfire anylsis.
cool information from math nerds.
I wonder about the affect of a 10 mph crosswind.
I wonder about the affect of a 10 mph crosswind.
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Re: Celabratory gunfire anylsis.
Interesting but not really a huge surprise to anyone with the barest knowledge of ballistics. Which is one reason said activity is usually the domain of complete boobs.
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Interesting. My only question: Does the bullet actually "turn down" like a football would, or does it maintain its rotation and act more like a gyroscope?
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yeah, still there's gotta somewhere it's safe "enough" for late night games of dot to dot with tracers.
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Re: Celabratory gunfire anylsis.
Someone years ago, was making a bolt action which used a 45ACP case, and a very long, dart stabilized bullet.
The main issue was that it stayed stable
The main issue was that it stayed stable
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Re: Celabratory gunfire anylsis.
If you get far enough offshore it's probably safe enough.blackeagle603 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:46 pm yeah, still there's gotta somewhere it's safe "enough" for late night games of dot to dot with tracers.
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Re: Celabratory gunfire anylsis.
White Sands Missile Range comes to mind. Actually, probably any range where the Army does artillery practice.blackeagle603 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:46 pm yeah, still there's gotta somewhere it's safe "enough" for late night games of dot to dot with tracers.
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Re: Celabratory gunfire anylsis.
Nellis Combat RangesLangenator wrote: ↑Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:15 pmWhite Sands Missile Range comes to mind. Actually, probably any range where the Army does artillery practice.blackeagle603 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:46 pm yeah, still there's gotta somewhere it's safe "enough" for late night games of dot to dot with tracers.
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