Muzzle Velocity


The speed of a projectile as it exits the barrel, measured in feet per second (fps); higher velocity can improve accuracy and penetration.

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Barrel


The metal tube through which a projectile travels when a firearm is fired; length and rifling aff...


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Bullet Drop


The downward arc of a projectile due to gravity over distance; important for long-range shooting.


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Caliber


The internal diameter of a firearm’s barrel or the bullet’s diameter (e.g., .223, .308).


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Muzzle Energy


The kinetic energy of a projectile at the instant it leaves the barrel; higher muzzle energy ofte...


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