Where does my bullet hit the ground?

[tmwinds]

s= 1/2*g*(t²)
Distance it falls per unit of time (this will show all things fall at the same rate regardless of mass according to the gravitational constant g
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To answer your question which I think is a good mathematical fun exercise......
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x = vox√(2h/g) ---this expression ignores the effect of drag to simplify things
x = Distance traveled in relation to height fired from
vox is the starting velocity (3100 f/s) or 944 M/s
h is height above ground (in Meters)
g is gravitational constant (in Meters) which is 9.8 M/s²
(all units are in metric terms)
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if we fire a bullet at 944 M/s
1 meter above the ground
x = 944 √(2*1/9.8)
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Distance traveled = 944 √(.204)
x = 944 * .4516
x = 426 Meters
x = 465 Yds
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Incorporating drag is more complicated as the more it slows down, the less drag there is
But if we incorporate drag the actual distance would be Approx
410 to 425 yards
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But Coyotefurharvester already told you that

Show off .

 

[coldboreshot]

s= 1/2*g*(t²)
Distance it falls per unit of time (this will show all things fall at the same rate regardless of mass according to the gravitational constant g
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To answer your question which I think is a good mathematical fun exercise......
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x = vox√(2h/g) ---this expression ignores the effect of drag to simplify things
x = Distance traveled in relation to height fired from
vox is the starting velocity (3100 f/s) or 944 M/s
h is height above ground (in Meters)
g is gravitational constant (in Meters) which is 9.8 M/s²
(all units are in metric terms)
--------------------------------------------
if we fire a bullet at 944 M/s
1 meter above the ground
x = 944 √(2*1/9.8)
--------------------------------------------
Distance traveled = 944 √(.204)
x = 944 * .4516
x = 426 Meters
x = 465 Yds
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Incorporating drag is more complicated as the more it slows down, the less drag there is
But if we incorporate drag the actual distance would be Approx
410 to 425 yards
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But Coyotefurharvester already told you that

That's what happens when you add 8oz of Knob Creek × 1hr free time, simple calculation.

 

[Rtheurer]

Anyone who has been to a Machine gun Range with tracers will know what REALLY happens to bullets as they impact the ground. Lets just say its very enlightening to say the least.

 

[FNSafari]

Here's a question I have been unable to find an answer to:

If my 223 Rem rifle is on a standard shooting bench, shooting a 55 grain bullet at 3100 fps and it is zeroed for 100 yards, and there is nothing behind the target, how far past the target (paper) will the bullet impact the ground?

Depends of wind and direction and your altitude above sea level and shape and bc of the bullet.

 

[358WCF]

If it's a varmint type bullet, I would also wonder about tip/jacket distortion & the effect on BC after striking the target.

 

[SKWERLZ]

Here's a question I have been unable to find an answer to:

If my 223 Rem rifle is on a standard shooting bench, shooting a 55 grain bullet at 3100 fps and it is zeroed for 100 yards, and there is nothing behind the target, how far past the target (paper) will the bullet impact the ground?

Really need an exact ground to barrel height but if your bench is about 36” and barrel is 10” above that it will be about 500 yards

 

[ELR LVR]

That's what happens when you add 8oz of Knob Creek × 1hr free time, simple calculation.

Googling "Knob Creek" ???
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lol, no .......... Mtn Dew

 

[coldboreshot]

Not meant to impugn your original response brother. Was refering to my response

 

[Old Navy]

Like stated above. Lot of variables there…height of bench and target your aiming at. This is all you need to know.

 

[ebb]

Not that kind of Knob Creek. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/n...e-s-eye-view-annual-KY-machine-gun-shoot.html

 

[PhilC]

Try this

ShootersCalculator.com | Ballistic Trajectory Calculator

Calculates the ballistic trajectory of a bullet fired from a rifle, handgun or other firearm. Produces a ballistic trajectory chart and table that shows the drop, velocity, kinetic energy, windage, and trajectory of a bullet.

shooterscalculator.com

Enter all your parameters and it will show a trajectory for your bullet flight path

I use it all the time, good calculators there.

 

[Reddog58]

If you are talking about the bore parallel to perfect level ground then it will accelerate at 9.8m per sec^2 until it reaches a terminal velocity of around 118mph but I believe this is all in a vacuum. It's been 27 years since college physics. If your are zeroed at 100yds, the bullet is rising up to meet the sight line of the scope so that first part really don't apply I guess.

Just wondering are you a politician ????

 

[BountyHunter]

Here's a question I have been unable to find an answer to:

If my 223 Rem rifle is on a standard shooting bench, shooting a 55 grain bullet at 3100 fps and it is zeroed for 100 yards, and there is nothing behind the target, how far past the target (paper) will the bullet impact the ground?

First time or second time? Big fallacy that bullets hit the ground and mystically stop. They routinely skip forward, left, right, up and even back. Military range standard for 223 is close to 3500 meters.

 

[brokeasajoke]

Just wondering are you a politician ????

Lol, Heck no.

 

[ELR LVR]

I use it all the time, good calculators there.

Yes, it has been my go to for years.
Everything always lines up at various yardages, if all the parameters are entered correctly.
and coincides with
Lapua Ballistics App on the Iphone when out in the field
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it's good to have hard copies of your trajectories for every rifle

 

[DRK]

Anyone who has been to a Machine gun Range with tracers will know what REALLY happens to bullets as they impact the ground. Lets just say its very enlightening to say the least.

Yes, & have a solid back stop.

In my area, even though we are zoned ag & can shoot in the backyard including MGs, you MUST have a solid backstop. The Sheriff has been out here before just for this reason. Once they see the 100 yds of dirt it is a non-issue.

 

[bobcat93]

Good topic, i was reading an article the other day about how far a bullet will travel through the forest.
FYI (its farther then you would think)
It was fun to follow the math involved.
How the distance was calculated.
We live in a world with some pretty smart folks. I find that reassuring.
I was at an NRA class i brought my kids to attend for hunting (not the safty course)
But the instructor talked about knowing your target and what lays beyond.
One of the 10 commandments of firearm safety.
He also pointed out that in a US court of law the shooter is responsible for his or her bullet from the time they pull the trigger untill that bullet lays safely on the ground.
You better keep track of where your lead is going this day and age.
Simple topic can take on so many different meanings for all of us.
Safe shoot-n all.

If a 223 goes 400 yds before it hits the ground.
Is it like a road runner bullet from acme hahaha
@400 it just stop, drops straight down
Hahahha..Just kidding

 

[spaniel]

They can travel a looog ways after the FIRST ground impact...I was present at a shoot where two 300WM 200gr SMKs traveled just over a mile after skipping off plowed ground at a shallow angle. Core-Lokts from the same rifle deformed, tumbled, and were found within 150 yards of the target laying on the surface.