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How come journo's can't get the basics right?
https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/this-russian-company-plans-a-sniper-rifle-that-can-fire-1829496377/amp
"As the bullet gradually slows down it begins to fall vertically at a predictable rate known as “the drop”, which a shooter can compensate for. "
Begins to fall as it slows down?
OK, never mind. What I would like to know is how does the barrel handle all that speed? I am guessing that is part of the reason Springfield gave up on the tests int eh 9000fps range? I am guessing recoil would be an issue if the round has any weight to it.
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