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remaining velocity

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remaining velocity [ri′mān·iŋ və′läs·əd·ē]
(mechanics)
Speed of a projectile at any point along its path of fire.


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It also computes all necessary external ballistics based on an instantly changeable zero range -- data such as bullet path, wind deflection, remaining velocity and energies -- then computes a "power factor" based on momentum.
Likewise, the remaining velocity of the bullet should be great enough at 400 yards to adequately penetrate and expand.
Accuracy was nearly equal, of course, because I was after a load that will deliver that bullet on target at 300-plus yards with enough remaining velocity to give good penetration and expansion.
 
 
 
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