Thread: Velocity Loss From Summer to Winter.

So in conclusion I think its safe to say to James that without any doubt at all his velocity loss has nothing to do with a helicopter









Hope that helps.

Originally Posted by sneeze

So in conclusion I think its safe to say to James that without any doubt at all his velocity loss has nothing to do with a helicopter


Hope that helps.

Glad we cleared that one up

'James' you and 'sneeze' might be clear on why there is a 90fps drop in bullet speed between summer and winter but I am damned if it is clear to me yet.

Originally Posted by Scribe

'James' you and 'sneeze' might be clear on why there is a 90fps drop in bullet speed between summer and winter but I am damned if it is clear to me yet.

Its the chemical reaction thing. Powders can react(burn) faster(or slower) depending on temp. Usually hotter means faster but not always due to some retardant coatings etc.
Its like a jar full of drain cleaner and a cup of cold water = clean drain, substitute cold for boiling water and you will have a clean ceiling instead.

For any given day, change the pressure and not the temp and there is a requirement to add or subtract elevation. It may be insignificant but it is there, so it is a variable.

If you're still there James and haven't committed suicide with all the advice you're been given

Here's another tip. Pop your bullets down your Y-fronts or in your pocket and keep them at 37.5 *C all year round. Just be aware that if you get the flu it might push the temp up to 39*C

Originally Posted by Im2lazy

If you're still there James and haven't committed suicide with all the advice you're been given
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Hmmm bit condescending but you might be right. James I was wrong about the helicopter, apparently your going to need something really high to jump off.

Originally Posted by Im2lazy

If you're still there James and haven't committed suicide with all the advice you're been given

Here's another tip. Pop your bullets down your Y-fronts or in your pocket and keep them at 37.5 *C all year round. Just be aware that if you get the flu it might push the temp up to 39*C

-I'd been thinking about doing this.
But as I don't crimp or laquer my rounds, I'm a bit worried about the effect of all the bacteria and viruses on my powder. -probably mess with the burn rate as well...and then I'd be back where I started.