Discuss .22 pistols.
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ruger22
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by ruger22 » Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:44 am
I've seen several sources that claim most .22LR reaches peak velocity from a ten-inch barrel. Would that make it possible that high velocity rounds could be supersonic from a 5 or 6 inch barrel?
The speed of sound is about 760 mph, or 1100 fps, at sea level; less at higher altitude.
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by Oldguy » Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:01 pm
ruger22 wrote:
You lucky dog! Congratulations!.....
Thanks, Ruger22. I now have the time to do things I want to do, and do intend to find the ideal ammo for my Savage (although, a 10/22 Target may be on the horizon). I got a part-time job as a range safety officer at my club, so will be out there more. So far, retirement is as advertised.
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by Bullseye » Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:26 pm
The only real way to know ammo velocity for your firearm is to chronograph the rounds. Generally you can expect about 90fps (+/- 10fps) decrease between the posted velocities and a 7" barrel.
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