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.22LR Wind Drift - Std. Vel. vs. Hi-Velocity ammo
From the book, “Understanding Ballistics” by Robert Rinker, page 246 .22 Caliber Problems: An increase in velocity decreases wind deflection, right ? Normally. An exception to that rule is a .22 long rifle bullet. The airflow at Mach 1.0 is the reason. Air resistance is increased in this...- Slug Gun
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- Forum: All Things Rimfire
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.22LR Wind Drift - Std. Vel. vs. Hi-Velocity ammo
If it isn't true; then why am I seeing charts that say differently ? Here's just one of them: 22 LR Wind Cross Drift @ Gunsmoke Engineering- Slug Gun
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- Forum: All Things Rimfire
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.22LR Wind Drift - Std. Vel. vs. Hi-Velocity ammo
My understanding is that standard velocity .22LR ammo will "buck the wind" better then high velocity ammo out to extended yardages such as out to 200 yards. I'm trying to understand the mechanics of what is going on with this; does it have something to do with "transonic shock" or the percentage...- Slug Gun
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- Forum: All Things Rimfire
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Gunsmithing Rem 700 Barrel torque
Re: Rem 700 Barrel torque 65 ft./lbs. minimum. It's not a matter of the barrel coming loose; it's what is happening at the barrel / receiver thread joint. Read Harold Vaughn's book, "Rifle Accuracy Facts", Chapter 6 to see what happens at this joint when the rifle is fired and in particular...- Slug Gun
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- Forum: The Armory
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Gunsmithing Which Bottom Metal-Pro's & Con's ?
I'm thinking about converting my Rem. 700 BDL (SA) to use the AI box magazines. Any suggestions as to which brand to buy and there pro's & con's ? Thanks for your input.- Slug Gun
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- Forum: The Armory
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Rifle Scopes changing out a reticle
Re: changing out a reticle for what it's worth....I recently contacted NF and a 2nd FP reticle change is $200 plus freight with a 4-5 week turnaround. You'll need to contact them before shipping your scope for an RMA #.- Slug Gun
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- Forum: Observation & Sighting Devices
