I must have missed the announcement that Pee Wee’s word of the day yesterday was:
EMPIRICAL
Algebra schmalgebra. No one uses that anymore.![]()
I conduct my experiments with fmj at junked cars. Shooting windshields, doors and engines to gather my results. Even though math comes easy to me no math required.I conduct my own scientifically extrapolated data collection. Usually in the back yard with lumber.
For instance, rather than rely on the probably flawed FBI data and the opinions of hundreds of “ Shooters” on the internet I conducted my own reality based experiment on 230 gr. Federal HST, fired out of a SAW M&P Shield .45 ACP with stock sights from 10 yards. My conclusion, a mediocre shooter ( me) can cut a treated 4x4 completely in half, blowing huge chunks out of the backside with one magazine (7 rds.) of the HST from 30’.
While you idjits are busy arguing over empirical data and doing endless algebra calculations some of us are busy doing the real work.![]()
I would, but trig, calc and geo would get sad?Algebra’s feelings are hurt over the lies being spread in this thread.
Take it back.
I would, but trig, calc and geo would get sad?
Heavier projectiles are longer - so they have to use faster powders which require smaller charge weights to make pressure faster and keep powder volume down in the case. As a result - more of the powder in a short barrel gets burned off before exiting the muzzle so the performance loss from a longer barrel to a shorter barrel is less noticeable than a lighter for caliber projectile with a slower powder.What does the heavier grain do?
10mm? I thought that went the way with 40s&w? This makes me wonder why you recommended it...........?
Most likely, yes, it will overpenetrate.So correct me if I’m wrong...
Would 9mm, 124 grain range ammo like Blazer Brass have over penetration? I know it wouldn’t expand.
If you shooting a water buffalo probably not...So correct me if I’m wrong...
Would 9mm, 124 grain range ammo like Blazer Brass have over penetration? I know it wouldn’t expand.
That's why I carry FMJ! I shot a piece of 1.5" bambo point blank with a 44mag 240gr sjhp and it did not go threw! Muzzle velocity was about 1,600fps.If you shooting a water buffalo probably not...
Its hard to tell what a bullet will do once it enters any material so the best we can do is predict what may happen based off of testing done repeatedly on various materials and surfaces.
Ball ammo normally does have a greater chance of deeper penetration than hollow tipped ammo of the same caliber.