Originally Posted by jwp475

A 338 cal 300 SMK at 2790 FPS has 200,880 rpms in a 10 twist barrel. The 9 twist barrel with the same velocity will have 223,200 rpm. This gives the 9 twist 22,320 more rpm’s.

Still can't follow. How does fps become rpm? Wouldn't you multiply by 60 to get rpm?I can't believe rotations in seconds would remain a constant for a long distance shot.


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