Originally Posted by jwp475
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.


Checkout the multiple rotations the bullet makes as it passes through a 16" length of ballistic gelletin.

http://www.barnesbullets.com/videos/308_180gr_TSX_6fps_logo.mov


I'd love to see a video comparing a couple blocks of gelatin. One shot with an 8" twist 223 and the other with a 12".....bullets being shot from the same box of ammo.....


I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!