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kel · 09-02-2003, 05:05 PM

I didn't quote speed, I quoted force, if a bullet doesn't exit it means all the force is absorbed by the body during the impact. So a well designed cartridge is one which transfers the largest amount of energy in the most destructive manner. .357 sig has more potential energy then 9MM or .45 ACP according to Federal's tables. (A very very hot load of 9MM could have more potential energy, but it would penetrate and exit and the energy wouldn't be absorbed)

Force is a factor of mass/velocity.

I didn't suggest a round to be king of the hill.

09-02-2003, 05:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	I didn't quote speed, I quoted force, if a bullet doesn't exit it means all the force is absorbed by the body during the impact. So a well designed cartridge is one which transfers the largest amount of energy in the most destructive manner. .357 sig has more potential energy then 9MM or .45 ACP according to Federal's tables. (A very very hot load of 9MM could have more potential energy, but it would penetrate and exit and the energy wouldn't be absorbed) Force is a factor of mass/velocity. I didn't suggest a round to be king of the hill. __________________ "It better be funny"