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About 2,200 fps for a 30 grain.
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Does the velocity of a 22 caliber bullet change with the length of the barrel?
Yes. The velocity of all common cartridges changes with the length of the barrel. In the case of a .22 LR, they develop the maximum velocity between 12 and 16 inches of barrel. Shorter than that, the gasses from the gunpowder have not accelerated the bullet as much as they can. Longer than that, gasses reached their max acceleration, and the bullet is now slowing from friction in the barrel.
When a rifle with a longer barrel is fired the force of expanding gases acts on the bullet for a longer distance what effect does this have on the velocity?
To a point, the velocity of the bullet will increase. However, at some point, the gasses driving the bullet have maxed out, and beyond that point, the bullet will begin to slow from friction with the barrel. For a .22 LR cartridge, that length is about 12 inches. Larger cartridges have a greater "Max velocity" length, but there is a point of no more gain, and the start of loss of velocity.
How does a 22 caliber bullet act in the air?
Assuming the bullet is fired from a gun, the bullet will move out of the bore with a high velocity and will immediately begin falling and decelerating. If the bore is rifled, the bullet will also rotate on its long axis (providing stability in flight).
What is velocity of 22 cal bullet?
Depends on WHICH 22 cartridge, and whether fired from a rifle or a pistol. A .22 BB cap from a pistol may have a muzzle velocity of 700 feet per second. .22 LR may range from 1000 fps to 1750 fps. Rifles will have a higher velocity than a pistol. PS- not all .22 caliber bullets are fired from rimfire cartridges. I shoot a .220 Swift, a centerfire rifle. It uses a large cartridge, firing a small bullet- at over 4000 fps
What is the Difference between muzzle velocity and recoil velocity?
muzzle velocity is the velocity of bullet and recoil velocity is the velocity of gun.
What is the difference between the muzzle velocity of a 17 caliber bullet a 22 long rifle bullet a 22 magnum bullet?
22LR high velocity - MV= 1260 fps 17 HMR MV= 2550 fps A lot faster, huh?
How fast does a .22 caliber bullet go?
Depends on the .22 cartridge, what weight bullet, and what it is fired in. Some .22s travel slower than the speed of sound (about 1100 fps) some high velocity 22 LR cartridges fired from a rifle reach muzzle velocity of 1750 fps with a 30 grain bullet. The .22 Magnum may reach 2200 fps with the 30 grain bullet.
Can a .22 magnum bullet be shot in a .22 long rifle barrel?
No
How fast does a 22 cal magnum bullet fly?
600 mph
How much is the bullet drop of a 338 Lapua Magnum?
Depends on muzzle velocity, projectile weight and distance.
How powerful is 10-22 bullet?
It fires a 22LR projectile. "Power" will depend on bullet weight and velocity.
What is the diameter of a 22Lr bullet and what is magnum 22 diameter?
.223 inches for the .22LR, .224 inches for the .22 WMR.
Can 22 magnum revolver fire 22Lr?
No. .22 WMR (22 magnum) has a larger diameter than 22 LR, and will split the cartridge casing. Accuracy will not be good- bullet sort of rattles down the barrel.
The fastest 22 magnum bullet made?
2250 fps - 22 Winchester Mag. 30 gr. Varmint HV
A 22 caliber handgun fires a 27g bullet at a velocity of 765 ms?
Possible.
What shells does a lakefield model 93m 22 cal wmr use?
it stands for Winchester Magnum Rifle.....it takes a 22 MAG BULLET
How to distinguish 22lr to 22magnum bullet?
22 magnums actual caliber is .220. If you look at the tip of the bullet 22 mag has a sharp point. On a 22lr it is rounded and 22 mag is bigger around. Look around the rim and it will say 22 magnum or 22 lr.
