A simple ballistics calculation that takes everything into account if you know what you are doing, and it fits to almost all cartridges if you understand how to use it ..It really isn't Magic just simple math and common sense
A simple ballistics calculation and common sense. Let's talk about that, first the calculation. Without googling it, you do know that the simple calculation squares the velocity term, and halves the mass term, right? And you do know that means the formula emphasizes velocity over mass, many would say to the point that it gives an unrealistic apparent advantage to a light, fast projectile over a heavier slower projectile, right?
And since you brought up the state of Colorado and it's take on kinetic energy, you do know that Colorado allows elk hunters to hunt elk with a rifle and bullet that delivers less than 1500 ft- lbs at the muzzle, and less than 1,000 ft-lbs at 50 yards, right?
Last but not least, have you ever shot an elk with a bullet that delivers less than 1500 ft-lbs? Yes or no?
I have, and none of 'em got away.
