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.
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!
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
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