what is point blank range?

Answer 1

As a former police officer I would say point blank range in reference to small arms, are often sighted-in so that the sight line and bullet path are within a certain acceptable margin out to the longest possible range, called the maximum point blank range. The range of distance inside the maximum point blank range is greatly dependent on the external ballistics of the cartridge in question; high velocity rounds have long point blank ranges, while slow rounds have much shorter point blank ranges. Other factors in the point blank range are the target size (which determines how far above and below the light of sight the trajectory may deviate), the height of the sights, and an acceptable drop before a shot is ineffective.

Answer 2

For hunting purposes point blank range is calculated by either a 6 or 8 inch circle. At the point the bullet must depart that circle is the "point blank" range. Most hunting rigs have a point blank range between 150 and 350 yards. J

Answer 3

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what is point blank range?

Answer 4

If it is pointed out that someone is in point blank range, then they will surely miss.

Answer 5

right up close. if someone is shot at point blank range, the shooter is within inches of the victim.

Answer 6

Close enough that the bullet isn't pulled down by gravity, before it hits its target. There's no need to adjust the sights for distance.

Answer 7

point blank range= Gun barrel eather touching or close to touching target

Answer 8

Close enough to the victim that powder burns from the cartridge were on the victim!

Answer 9

Come over here and let Santa show you

Answer 10

less than ten inches.