Velocity verses Energy. (the debate)
12-08-2004, 08:35 PM
#34
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Velocity verses Energy. (the debate)
ok guys, lets stop the mudflinging and look at the facts. i discovered a pretty good site today when researching some projectile motion stuff for school. i honestly dont have time to state my case but check it out: [link]http://www.firearmstactical.com/wound.htm[/link]
its pretty good. alot of wound stuff that the military uses. should find it helpful in this debate.
slayer
its pretty good. alot of wound stuff that the military uses. should find it helpful in this debate.
slayer
12-08-2004, 08:47 PM
#37
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Waller Texas
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RE: Velocity verses Energy. (the debate)
I agree. A single torso shot from a 9mm handgun is many times survivable unless the heart ,BOTH lungs or a major artery is hit. The same shot from a .45 will not be so kind, and will put an exit wound the size of a fist out the other side carrying with it all that was in its path.
12-08-2004, 08:49 PM
#38
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Velocity verses Energy. (the debate)
Ive seen some of that slayer. here another good link. http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk/ballistics.htm
12-08-2004, 08:49 PM
#39
Join Date: Nov 2004
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RE: Velocity verses Energy. (the debate)
ok ZREX i have a question to ask u if it is velocity that kills not energy what would u rather take on a big game hunt ur .243 or a 308 or a 30-06 id like to see u shoot a 1000+lb bull with ur 243.....the thing will probly laugh at u...............I REST MY CASE ITS ENERGY NOT VELOCITY