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

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

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

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