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    Determining optimal barrel length for a projectile

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    Determining optimal barrel length for a projectile

    Hello, I was wondering of anybody has a formula to determine the optimal barrel length for a firearm using a particular cartridge? For example, the M855 cartridge which has a 62gr. projectile and uses WC-844 propellant, which has a known burn rate etc. The longer the barrel, the more...
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    Is It Possible to Discuss Weapons Research Safely in Forums?

    Hello all, my name is Bob and I'm happy to have found this forum. My area of study is weapons research. I'm pretty much a layman so hopefully my questions are not too simplistic. Happy to be here!
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