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Not very far - several feet, perhaps, depending on a few things like caliber and what sets it off. The nature of Physics dictates that the lighter component will be launched. Generally the case (brass) is the part that is lighter. Smokeless powder burns, it does not explode. The burning of the powder in a restricted space (the chamber/barrel of a gun) enables pressures to rise and propel the bullet as significant velocity. Outside of these confines, the powder is not able to develop significant pressure. The inertia of the heavier component (often times the bullet) causes it to move very little. The lighter component will be launched but at a significantly reuced velocity from that which the gun barrel will propel the bullet. I have seen ammunition that "cooked off" in a fire. Generally the bullet is still in the case (brass) but the primer is the part that was propelled.
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How far will a 9 mm bullet travel when fired?
It depends on several factors, but a good estimate would be, about a mile.
How does ballistics help police solve crimes?
Rifling marks, the marks etched into a bullet as it travels through a gun's barrel, are to a gun as fingerprints are to a person. To see if a fired round came from a particular gun, the gun is test fired into a pool of water (to stop the bullet without changing its shape) then the marks on the test fired bullet and the bullet in question are compared. Knowing the trajectory of a bullet points you in the direction of its origination. There are also some clues that will help you determine from how far a shot was fired, such as approximate speed on impact and the presence of burnt gunpowder.
How far will a 9mm bullet travel before it begins to fall?
A 9mm bullet will travel approximately 2200 meters before it begins to descend to the ground. However, unless the person shooting the gun is in a open field, the bullet will not travel that far before hitting something.
Why does a bullet fired comes down at rest after covering a certain distance?
Two factors- air resistance and gravity. Air resistance is simply slowing the bullet down by having to push air out of the way. Gravity acts on bullets the same way it works on a baseball- it pulls the bullet down. How far a bullet will travel is a function of it's speed, it's shape and size (air drag) and the angle in relation to the earth it was fired along. But sooner or later, they all come back down.
What is the maximum distance a bullet can travel?
That's a very hard question to answer because it depends on several factors. Bullets from handguns can travel as far as a mile or more.
How far does a 303 caliber bullet projectile travel?
When fired from a .303 rifle, it can travel ABOUT 2.5 miles.
How far does a bullet travel fired from a ruger 380?
5000 ft give or take
How far can a 270 rifle travel?
A bullet fired from a .270 can travel about 5 miles. It is accurate to about 900 yards.
How far will a 22 bullet travel when fired?
200 yards straight, 2 miles at an angle.
How far beretta bullet travel?
Beretta is a MAKE of firearm. It does not tell us the model or caliber, which will determine the maximum range that a fired bullet can travel. You need to specify.
How far a 44magnum pistol bullet travel?
Accurately- about 100 yards. Total range, fired at a high angle, no accuracy? About 2500 ft, depending on which 44 bullet, and which gun it is fired from.
How far does bullet fired out of a Barret 50 cal travel?
Its effective range is about 2,000 meters but it can travel up to 6,800 meters.
How far will a 30 caliber bullet travel?
Depends on the angle it's fired at, and which .30 caliber. When fired at an angle of about 45 degrees, a 30-06 can fire a bullet about 4-5 miles.
How far will a 9 mm bullet travel when fired?
It depends on several factors, but a good estimate would be, about a mile.
How far can a bullet from a 22 caliber hand gun travel?
About 1 mile, when fired at a 45 degree angle.
How far does a bullet fired from a gun travel horizontally?
Too many variables to answer. Could be anywhere from inches to miles.
How far 380 caliber bullet can travel?
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