What is the fastest bullet velocity for a rifle?

When combined with very lightweight bullets, it’s possible to achieve extremely high muzzle velocities well in excess of 4,000 feet per second. Indeed, the .223 WSSM vies with the .220 Swift for the title of the centerfire rifle cartridge with the fastest bullet velocity. Unfortunately, the .223 WSSM has fallen by the wayside in recent years.

What is the weight of a recovered bullet?

The recovered bullet weighed 140.5 grains (for 78 percent weight retention) after penetrating 23 inches and measured 0.71 inch in diameter — the second-largest expansion of all bullets tested. Penetration and weight retention (90 percent) at 400 yards were both remarkable, at 24 inches and 163.4 grains.

What is the muzzle velocity of a weatherweatherby bullet?

Weatherby currently only sells one factory load for the cartridge: a 55 grain bullet with an advertised muzzle velocity of 3,650 fps. However, handloaders can potentially achieve velocities in the 4,000-4,100 fps range (or perhaps even faster) by dropping down to a lighter 40 grain bullet.

What’s the best bullet for weight retention?

Take a look at the bullets themselves and what we learned. Data are also found in the accompanying charts. The only homogeneous bullet included in this test, the Barnes TTSX was the first of its ilk and may still be the best. Constructed of solid copper, bullets in the X line are renowned for almost 100 percent weight retention.

What is the muzzle velocity of 9mm ammo?

The Federal 115-grain 9mm ammo has a muzzle velocity of 1,180 fps, while the larger bullet is propelled at 1,000 fps. This is repeated in Winchester’s Power Max cartridges. The 150-grain bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2,820, while the 180-grain has a muzzle velocity of 2,620 feet per second.

What is the difference between FPS and muzzle velocity?

Muzzle velocity, however, is not always a fair comparison, as different projectiles have different purposes and downrange performance. Muzzle velocity is generally stated in feet per second, or “fps.” However, many European brands are listed in meters per second, which is abbreviated as either “mps” or “m/s.”