Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: nightdriver
I think that 1,160 figure refers to the overall length of the weapon in millimeters. The muzzle velocity appears to be the 810 figure in meters/sec.

What the website says in German is 810 to 1,160 m/s depending on the weight of the projectile.

Since one meter is slightly larger than yard, we can multiple by three and roughly estimate the maximum velocity to be 3480 feet/sec.

54 posted on 03/14/2002 10:07:08 PM PST by Black Powder
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 49 | View Replies ]


To: Black Powder
I'd really like to see the 308 load that would produce 3480 fps. Have to be less than a 120 gr bullet or some pretty hot double-base powder. Never seen a 308 throw 150 grains over 3000. 'Course, I ain't seen it all, either!
56 posted on 03/14/2002 10:18:55 PM PST by nightdriver
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 54 | View Replies ]

To: Black Powder
maximum velocity to be 3480 feet/sec.

Actually calculates out to slightly over 3800 fps. Pretty high.

71 posted on 03/15/2002 5:52:39 AM PST by FreePaul
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 54 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson