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Article: 12:19


There is an interesting article by Roy Ruel on revolver
recoil in the winter, 1986 issue of Handgun Illustrated.
The author states that for a given revolver, the point
of impact is the same for all bullets of the same weight
regardless of velocity.  Heavier bullets strike higher and
lighter bullets strike lower because of muzzle rise during
recoil.  Higher velocity requires more force but this is
cancelled out because it acts on the bullet in the barrel
for a shorter duration.  Higher velocity does result in
less drop due to gravity during the bullet's travel to the
target, but this is insignificant at handgun ranges.

Does anyone want to comment on this, based on either theoretical
or empirical considerations?

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Gary R. Thrapp

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