hotrodpc
Super Moderator
I see where you're going with that explanation.
As I suggest to some, Would you rather get hit from behind by a 10 speed bicyclist moving at 35mph, or get hit from behind by a Semi Truck and Trailer weighing 80,000 lbs at 20mph? I"ll take the hit from the bicyclist doing almost double the speed of the Semi any day of the week. Speed/Velocity, just doesn't impress me. Of course a smaller round can move faster, it's light weight, it is easier to get it moving faster. Just like the bicyclist vs the Semi Truck taking off from a red light. Who crosses the intersection first? A good bicyclist will win that race all day long. However, I do know the velocity is one of the factor when figuring the equation. After all, 115gr x 0 is still 0, and so 180gr x 0 still zero. But I also know the bigger weight grain cartridges also get more put into them too, so you're not giving up as much as you'd think.
When I choose rounds, I try to consider all the factors. Velocity, Wt, Grain, Trajectory, and what's the purpose. Trajectory doesn't matter much for a self defense weapon, so why not go with the heavier round and get the kinetic energy However in this day and age, you don't get to choose anyway very often. You buy what the hell they have in stock that will chamber and fire in your weapon.
As I suggest to some, Would you rather get hit from behind by a 10 speed bicyclist moving at 35mph, or get hit from behind by a Semi Truck and Trailer weighing 80,000 lbs at 20mph? I"ll take the hit from the bicyclist doing almost double the speed of the Semi any day of the week. Speed/Velocity, just doesn't impress me. Of course a smaller round can move faster, it's light weight, it is easier to get it moving faster. Just like the bicyclist vs the Semi Truck taking off from a red light. Who crosses the intersection first? A good bicyclist will win that race all day long. However, I do know the velocity is one of the factor when figuring the equation. After all, 115gr x 0 is still 0, and so 180gr x 0 still zero. But I also know the bigger weight grain cartridges also get more put into them too, so you're not giving up as much as you'd think.
When I choose rounds, I try to consider all the factors. Velocity, Wt, Grain, Trajectory, and what's the purpose. Trajectory doesn't matter much for a self defense weapon, so why not go with the heavier round and get the kinetic energy However in this day and age, you don't get to choose anyway very often. You buy what the hell they have in stock that will chamber and fire in your weapon.
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