Aerodynamic Characteristics of Caliber .22 Long Rifle Match Ammunition

Abstract

Spark photography range tests were conducted in the BRL Aerodynamics Range, for caliber .22 Long Rifle match ammunition fired from Olympic-grade competition rifles. The spark range measurements were used to accurately quantify the effect of wind on the trajectory of caliber .22 match ammunition. The tests included two commercial brands of match ammunition and two Olympic- grade rifles. No significant difference in aeroballistic characteristics due to either rifle or ammunition brand could be found. Keywords: Small arms ammunition; Rifles/ballistics trajectories; Aerodynamic characteristics; Flight dynamic characteristics; Gyroscopic stability, Wind sensitivity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA229713

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Mccoy

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Ammunition
  • Competition
  • Crosswinds
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Projectiles
  • Security
  • Sensitivity
  • Small Arms
  • Speed
  • United States
  • Wind

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  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
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