38 Special Velocity
The .38 Special is a naturally subsonic, low-pressure cartridge optimized for short-barreled revolvers, relying on fast-burning powders for efficient combustion. …
Bullet Velocity
Explore detailed Cartridge Bullet Velocity guides covering the velocity specifications of popular rifle and handgun cartridges. Compare cartridges by muzzle velocity, bullet weight, barrel length, velocity at different distances, and common load options. Our articles use ballistic data and clear charts and tables to help you understand velocity differences and how they can affect trajectory, energy, recoil, and practical applications.
357 Magnum Velocity
The .357 Magnum utilizes slow-burning handgun powders that generate drastically different muzzle velocities depending on whether it is fired from …
22 Magnum Velocity
The .22 Magnum (.22 WMR) utilizes slower-burning propellants than the standard .22 LR, requiring a longer rifle barrel to fully …
22 LR Velocity
The .22 Long Rifle is the most heavily produced cartridge in the world, relying on a very small charge of …
22 Hornet Velocity
The .22 Hornet is a highly efficient, low-recoil varmint cartridge that relies on light projectiles and hyper-velocity for explosive terminal …
50 BMG Muzzle Velocity
The .50 BMG produces massive muzzle velocities that require exceptionally long barrels to fully harness its enormous powder capacity. When …
50 BMG Velocity
The .50 BMG requires exceptionally long barrels to fully combust its massive powder charges, with a 750-grain match load averaging …
22 ARC Velocity
The 22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) delivers exceptional speed from AR-15 platforms, pushing high-BC projectiles to impressive velocities. When firing …
17 HMR Velocity
The .17 HMR is a hyper-velocity rimfire cartridge designed to deliver devastating terminal ballistics on small varmints by utilizing lightweight, …