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Hello Everyone,
I'm back with yet another newbie question (one of these days I promise I'll stop).
Can someone explain in simple terms what velocity vs. energy do for bullets?
I know bigger bullets make bigger holes, and bullets with higher muzzle velocities move faster than ones with lower velocities, but how does this translate to bullet performance?
Is velocity related to penetration? Is energy related to "damage" once the bullet penetrates?
What is prefereble? A heavier slower bullet, or a faster lighter one? (same caliber)
The reason I ask is because I'm getting ready to buy a bunch of ammo, (in 45 ACP) for my XD45c and I have noticed that there are anywhere from 165 grain with high velocities to 230 grain ones with lower velocities.
Thanks for the help. Any links or extra reference readings will also be appreciated.
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to everyone,
Leprechaun97
I'm back with yet another newbie question (one of these days I promise I'll stop).
Can someone explain in simple terms what velocity vs. energy do for bullets?
I know bigger bullets make bigger holes, and bullets with higher muzzle velocities move faster than ones with lower velocities, but how does this translate to bullet performance?
Is velocity related to penetration? Is energy related to "damage" once the bullet penetrates?
What is prefereble? A heavier slower bullet, or a faster lighter one? (same caliber)
The reason I ask is because I'm getting ready to buy a bunch of ammo, (in 45 ACP) for my XD45c and I have noticed that there are anywhere from 165 grain with high velocities to 230 grain ones with lower velocities.
Thanks for the help. Any links or extra reference readings will also be appreciated.
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to everyone,
Leprechaun97