This manual is designed to show the "best of the best" ballistics and loading data. The manual is also designed to compare the performance and design characteristics of over 200 popular rounds of ammunition based on maximum muzzle velocity. The manual gives an introduction to the following: 1.) The background, notes, assumptions and formulas used when calculating the ballistic characteristics of ammunition. 2.) Individual tables of ammunition characteristics for over 200 calibers or rounds of ammunition. 3.) A Chart of Gun Powder burn rates. 4.) An Overview of Explosives. 5.) Several Emergency and Survival Preparedness Guides The Following Characteristics are explained and listed in the manual for ease of comparison between rounds (for example - comparing the Optimum Take-down Weight of a .223 vs. 7.62 x 39 mm): Bullet Weight ( Grains): Cartridge Charge (Grains): Muzzle Speed (feet per second): Actual Chamber Pressure in (CUP's): Maximum Allowable SAAMI Pressure (CUP's): Accurate PowderTM Type: Bullet Type (i.e. FMJ, JHP, SWG, etc.): Maximum Cartridge Length (inches): Brass Length (inches): Bullet Length (inches): Bullet Width (inches): Muzzle Energy (foot-pounds): Recoil Impulse I (pound-seconds): Free Recoil Speed VG (feet per second): "Kick" - Free Recoil Energy EG (foot-pounds): Minimum Length of Twist Required for Optimum Stability (inches): Density of Loading: The Rotational Speed in RPM (Revolutions per second): Prof. Hunter John Taylor's Knockout Blow: Sectional Density: Editor John Wooter's L-factor: Ballistic Expert Ed Matuna's Optimum Takedown Game Weight (pounds): Momentum (pounds - feet per second): Maximum Potential Energy of Ignited Powder (foot-pounds): Efficiency of Maximum Energy Produced (%): Average Speed of Bullet in the Barrel (feet per second): Average Pressure on the Bullet in the Barrel (CUP's): Average Energy of the Bullet in the Barrel (foot-pounds): Approximate Ballistic Coefficient: Absolute Effective Range at Sea Level (feet): Absolute Effective Range with 10 mph Tail Wind (feet): Representative Weight of Weapon (pounds): Ratio of Muzzle Energy to Weight of Weapon (%): Bullet Drop at various ranges:

"Know Your Ammo" is designed to show the "best of the best" ballistics and loading data. The manual is also designed to compare the performance and design characteristics of over 200 popular rounds of ammunition based on maximum muzzle velocity. The manual gives an introduction to the following : 1.) The background, notes, assumptions and formulas used when calculating the ballistic characteristics of ammunition. 2.) Individual tables of ammunition characteristics for over 200 calibers or rounds of ammunition. 3.) A Chart of Gun Powder burn rates. 4.) An Overview of Explosives. 5.) Several Emergency and Survival Preparedness GuidesThe Following Characteristics are explained and listed in the manual for ease of comparison between rounds (for example - comparing the Optimum Take-down Weight of a .223 vs. 7.62 x 39 mm):Bullet Weight ( Grains) :Cartridge Charge (Grains) :Muzzle Speed (feet per second) :Actual Chamber Pressure in (CUP's) :Maximum Allowable SAAMI Pressure (CUP's) :Accurate PowderTM Type :Bullet Type (i.e. FMJ, JHP, SWG, etc.) : Maximum Cartridge Length (inches) :Brass Length (inches) :Bullet Length (inches) :Bullet Width (inches) :Muzzle Energy (foot-pounds) :Recoil Impulse I (pound-seconds) :Free Recoil Speed VG (feet per second) :"Kick" - Free Recoil Energy EG (foot-pounds) :Minimum Length of Twist Required for Optimum Stability (inches) :Density of Loading :The Rotational Speed in RPM (Revolutions per second) :Prof. Hunter John Taylor's Knockout Blow :Sectional Density :Editor John Wooter's L-factor :Ballistic Expert Ed Matuna's Optimum Takedown Game Weight (pounds) :Momentum (pounds - feet per second) :Maximum Potential Energy of Ignited Powder (foot-pounds) :Efficiency of Maximum Energy Produced (%) :Average Speed of Bullet in the Barrel (feet per second) :Average Pressure on the Bullet in the Barrel (CUP's) :Average Energy of the Bullet in the Barrel (foot-pounds) :Approximate Ballistic Coefficient :Absolute Effective Range at Sea Level (feet) :Absolute Effective Range with 10 mph Tail Wind (feet) :Representative Weight of Weapon (pounds) :Ratio of Muzzle Energy to Weight of Weapon (%) :Bullet Drop at various ranges :

"Know Your Ammo" is designed to show the "best of the best" ballistics and loading data. The manual is also designed to compare the performance and design characteristics of over 200 popular rounds of ammunition based on maximum muzzle velocity. The manual gives an introduction to the following : 1.) The background, notes, assumptions and formulas used when calculating the ballistic characteristics of ammunition. 2.) Individual tables of ammunition characteristics for over 200 calibers or rounds of ammunition. 3.) A Chart of Gun Powder burn rates. 4.) An Overview of Explosives. 5.) Several Emergency and Survival Preparedness Guides The Following Characteristics are explained and listed in the manual for ease of comparison between rounds (for example - comparing the Optimum Take-down Weight of a .223 vs. 7.62 x 39 mm): Bullet Weight ( Grains) : Cartridge Charge (Grains) : Muzzle Speed (feet per second) : Actual Chamber Pressure in (CUP's) : Maximum Allowable SAAMI Pressure (CUP's) : Accurate PowderTM Type : Bullet Type (i.e. FMJ, JHP, SWG, etc.) : Maximum Cartridge Length (inches) : Brass Length (inches) : Bullet Length (inches) : Bullet Width (inches) : Muzzle Energy (foot-pounds) : Recoil Impulse I (pound-seconds) : Free Recoil Speed VG (feet per second) : "Kick" - Free Recoil Energy EG (foot-pounds) : Minimum Length of Twist Required for Optimum Stability (inches) : Density of Loading : The Rotational Speed in RPM (Revolutions per second) : Prof. Hunter John Taylor's Knockout Blow : Sectional Density : Editor John Wooter's L-factor : Ballistic Expert Ed Matuna's Optimum Takedown Game Weight (pounds) : Momentum (pounds - feet per second) : Maximum Potential Energy of Ignited Powder (foot-pounds) : Efficiency of Maximum Energy Produced (%) : Average Speed of Bullet in the Barrel (feet per second) : Average Pressure on the Bullet in the Barrel (CUP's) : Average Energy of the Bullet in the Barrel (foot-pounds) : Approximate Ballistic Coefficient : Absolute Effective Range at Sea Level (feet) : Absolute Effective Range with 10 mph Tail Wind (feet) : Representative Weight of Weapon (pounds) : Ratio of Muzzle Energy to Weight of Weapon (%) : Bullet Drop at various ranges :

Providing new chapters, homework problems, case studies, figures, and examples, Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition, Second Edition encourages superior design and innovative applications in the field of ballistics. It examines the analytical and computational tools used to predict a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. What’s New in the Second Edition: Includes computer examples in Mathcad (available on the CRC website) Adds a section of color plates, to better help readers visualize the physical concepts of ballistics Contains sections on modern explosives equations of state for detonation physics modeling and on probability of hit Provides a solutions manual for those teaching college and training courses This book covers exterior ballistics, exploring the physics behind trajectories, including linear and nonlinear aeroballistics, and focuses on the effects of projective impact, including details on shock physics, shaped charges, penetration, fragmentation, and wound ballistics. Reviews and integrates the fundamental science and engineering concepts involved in guns and ammunition Uses straightforward, easy-to-read style, and careful development of complex topics Shares insights rooted in the experience of renowned experts, many associated with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and International Ballistics Society The field of ballistics comprises three main areas of specialization: interior, exterior, and terminal ballistics. This book explains all three areas, offering a seamless presentation of the complex phenomena that occur during the launch, flight, and impact of a projectile.

With new chapters, homework problems, case studies, figures, and examples, Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition, Third Edition encourages superior design and innovative applications in the field of ballistics. It examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. New coverage in the Third Edition includes gas-powered guns, and naval ordinance. With its thorough coverage of interior, exterior and terminal ballistics, this new edition continues to be the standard resource for those studying the technology of guns and ammunition.

Even the earliest weapon developers faced the need to understand how and why guns and ammunition work in order to improve their effectiveness. As weapons became more sophisticated, the field of ballistics naturally divided into three main areas of specialization: interior, exterior, and terminal ballistics. Providing unique coverage of all three ar

With new chapters, homework problems, case studies, figures, and examples, Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition, Third Edition encourages superior design and innovative applications in the field of ballistics. It examines the analytical and computational tools for predicting a weapon’s behavior in terms of pressure, stress, and velocity, demonstrating their applications in ammunition and weapons design. New coverage in the Third Edition includes gas-powered guns, and naval ordinance. With its thorough coverage of interior, exterior and terminal ballistics, this new edition continues to be the standard resource for those studying the technology of guns and ammunition.