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Old 06-23-2017, 09:25 AM   #32927
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Originally Posted by humfrz View Post
OK, some smart person ...... answer me this.

If the muzzle velocity of a projectile exiting the barrel of a TAC-50 was 805 m/s (meters per second) and it struck a target at the range of 3,540 meters, taking roughly 10 seconds from the rifle to the target, what was the velocity of the projectile upon impact at the target .... ??
I don't know enough detail to be able to complete it so took some guesses, but it can be done online here.

My very limited knowledge came up with 325ft/s at impact, but I have about 25% confidence it's close to correct.
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