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Who can post the M.E. math formula please? (Bullet weight, velocity, caliber, etc...) D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | ||
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I believe it is velocity times velocity times the bullet weight, then divide by 450400. | |||
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Much appreciated!  D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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Maybe I'm not holding my mouth right but I tried that method for the .450/.400  , multiplying the velocity by 400/7000 and alternatively by just 400 - and got nowhere near the 4000 ft/lb-odd needed.Here are some formulae and the first two tables I came across by googling: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzzle_energy http://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_ballistics_table.htm http://www.hornady.com/assets/...ndard-Ballistics.pdf | |||
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Pagosa is, of course correct. Using the 450-400 Hornady loading of a 400gr bullet at 2,050fps: (2050 x 2050 x 400)/450240 = 3,733 ft-lbs NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Much Appreciated Gents! D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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YIPPEEEEE!!! I got something right!!!  | |||
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