Ballistics by the inch

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Ballistics by the inch

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In my wanderings I found this.

http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/

Nothing real surprising to me but I thought it would be of interest if you're wondering about pistol calibers in longer barrels. As expected the magnum revolver rounds showed the most improvement for longer barrels.
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Re: Ballistics by the inch

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great info, thanks for the post
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Re: Ballistics by the inch

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Nothing earth shattering in their data but very interesting none the less. What I found most interesting was that the "trapper" length barrels (16") posted approximately the same or even higher velocities than the 18" barrels, at least in my favorite calipers; 357 and 44mag. Thinking about all those chopped up barrels kind of made me sick, though. :o
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Re: Ballistics by the inch

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the two inches of barrel from 2" to 4" seem to be the most important. Good to know.
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Interesting link, thanks for posting :D :D
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Yea, what thay said.

The 2"- 4" and the Trapper 357.

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Good post, thanks.
BTW, I have the American Rifleman article that is referenced in the introduction of this report. :D
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Very interesting info.
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Thanks! 8)
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Re: Ballistics by the inch

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www.norma.cc has a good ballistic program, which can be used with american units instead of unpractical metrics. :wink:

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