Originally Posted by deflave
Originally Posted by rembo
If we assume that rotational velocity (spin) decreases at the same rate as flight velocity the bullet won't be spinning much when it contacts game , depending on range of course. And I'll bet it slows to nothing when it expands...a bullet is not a good flywheel. It's mass is not far from the center.

See if you can find any ballistic gel tests showing spiral lines in the cavity.


Do you notice a difference?



Travis



JB just noted a test or two for that and says rotational velocity does not slow nearly as fast as flight velocity. I don't remember why, but I was surprised by it.


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