Every bullet, upon leaving the barrel, \u00a0immediately impacts the atmosphere.<\/p>\n
— Steve Johnson, circa 2020<\/p>\n
Moral of the story: \u00a0While air won’t always make a bullet expand, it certainly does help to slow it down. \u00a0Consider the differences in air density at different altitudes and account for them in calculations. \u00a0 Also consider the density of the\u00a0projectile and how well it will hold up to the atmosphere, especially if shooting beyond 400 yards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Every bullet, upon leaving the barrel, \u00a0immediately impacts the atmosphere. — Steve Johnson, circa 2020 Moral of the story: \u00a0While air won’t always make a bullet expand, it certainly does help to slow it down. \u00a0Consider the differences in air density at different altitudes and account for them in calculations. \u00a0 Also consider the density … Continue reading On Terminal Ballistics<\/span>