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Yes. The bullet is already moving at 900 fps before it is even fired. When the round leaves the barrel it will be traveling at 1,800 fps. Motion is all relative.

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What makes a bullet spin?

The barrel of the gun has lands and grooves (grooves and ridges) cut in a spiral. The bullet molds to these and starts to spin as it moves down the barrel. The bullet just continues to spin after it leaves the barrel.Correct. The ridges are known as 'lands'. It is possible to calculate how fast a bullet will spin if you know the twist rate of the barrel and the velocity of the bullet. My AR15 has a twist rate of 1-in-8 ie for every eight inches the bullet travels down the barrel, the bullet is rotated once. It fires a .223 round at approx 2,800 feet per second so... The formula is (bullet velocity x 720)/twist rate so... (2,800x720)/8 is an incredible 252,000RPM!


How fast is the fastest moving bullet go?

The fastest moving bullet can travel at speeds of around 4,000 feet per second (1,219 meters per second) for certain rifle bullets. These high velocities allow the bullet to cover a mile in less than two seconds.


How many feet per second does a 9MM bullet travel?

A typical 9mm bullet travels at a velocity of around 1,200 feet per second when fired from a handgun. This can vary depending on the specific type of ammunition used and the barrel length of the firearm.


What is the velocity of a 22 magnum bullet?

The velocity of a .22 Magnum bullet typically ranges from 1,500 to 2,000 feet per second (fps), depending on the specific load and barrel length.


How lethal is a 9mm with only a primer and no powder?

A 9mm Parabellum cartridge loaded with a standard bullet and only a primer will normally not be able to drive the bullet out of the barrel. It will usually lodge in the barrel (this is known as a squib load). If a second normal cartridge is fired behind this, it stands a very good chance of blowing up the gun.

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How long does it take for a bullet to get out of a gun?

Depends on the speed of the bullet, and the length of the barrel. In the case of a .22 rifle, firing a bullet at 1200 feet per second, from a 16 inch barrel, it will take 1/75th of a second for the bullet to leave the barrel.


How much does a super bowl ad cost per second?

it is about 25,000 persecond


How fast can a mp40 bullet go?

An MP40's muzzle velocity (speed of a bullet upon exiting the barrel) is about 1,250 feet/second.


What makes a bullet spin?

The barrel of the gun has lands and grooves (grooves and ridges) cut in a spiral. The bullet molds to these and starts to spin as it moves down the barrel. The bullet just continues to spin after it leaves the barrel.Correct. The ridges are known as 'lands'. It is possible to calculate how fast a bullet will spin if you know the twist rate of the barrel and the velocity of the bullet. My AR15 has a twist rate of 1-in-8 ie for every eight inches the bullet travels down the barrel, the bullet is rotated once. It fires a .223 round at approx 2,800 feet per second so... The formula is (bullet velocity x 720)/twist rate so... (2,800x720)/8 is an incredible 252,000RPM!


How fast is a 308 bullet?

Typically between 2600 and 2800 feet per second. Exact speed depends on WHICH bullet, the powder charge, and the length of barrel it is fired from.


How far will a 150 grain bullet shoot from a 308 without dropping?

A 150 grain bullet shot from a 308 will start dropping the fraction of a second it leaves the barrel.


If you make three rope waves persecond what is the frequency of the wave?

3 per second = 3 Hz


How fast is the fastest moving bullet go?

The fastest moving bullet can travel at speeds of around 4,000 feet per second (1,219 meters per second) for certain rifle bullets. These high velocities allow the bullet to cover a mile in less than two seconds.


How many feet per second does a 9MM bullet travel?

A typical 9mm bullet travels at a velocity of around 1,200 feet per second when fired from a handgun. This can vary depending on the specific type of ammunition used and the barrel length of the firearm.


What is the velocity of a 22 magnum bullet?

The velocity of a .22 Magnum bullet typically ranges from 1,500 to 2,000 feet per second (fps), depending on the specific load and barrel length.


How far can you shoot a 12 gauge gun until the bullet starts to drop?

Due to gravity, the bullet starts to drop the second it leaves the barrel. You can calculate the drop by factoring mass and velocity with gravity (9.8 m/s²).


Give speed of 9mm 124grain bullet?

For a 9mm Parabellum (aka 9mm Luger) the muzzle velocity of a 124 gr bullet will run ABOUT 1120-1170 feet per second, depending on exact load and barrel length.