2007-11-11 14:02:35 · 11 answers · asked by Erick R 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Tough question to answer. You don't say what you mean by "normal bullet". There are so many different types of construction including solid copper bullets that you will have to explain what is a normal bullet to you. Some time ago, I read that someone had fired a bullet that had exceeded 4,000 fps. Now, that's FAST. Back in the 1930s or 40s the holy grail of ballistics was 3,000 fps. The first cartridge to exceede that was a wildcat cartridge which came to be known as the .250-3000. The 3000 was added to its name to commerate the fact that it was the first cartridge to break the 3000 fps barrier. A lot of different technologies go into making a record setting velocity. There is cartridge design, bullet design and powder design. This is going on all the time by cartridge manufacturers to try to make a bullet that flies flatter and hits harder. So, I don't know where they are today but they have cracked the 4,000 fps barrier. I don't know if such a cartridge is on the market yet or if it is just experimental. Who knows what tomorrow holds.
2007-11-12 00:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies depending on the caliber and the cartridge.
For example .38 S&W throws a 146 gr. LRN at a bit over 600 fps.
Ruger's new .204 Ruger is reputed to pass 4,000 fps.
And plenty of rifle cartridges surpass 3,000 fps.
As some one else suggested, check ballistic tables to get an idea. There are several on-line sources, and the Guns & Ammo Annual generally has a set of tables showing the velocities and trajectories of most factory offerings.
Doc
2007-11-12 02:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what the hell do ya mean how fast can a normal bullet go if you ask a question like that you dont deserve the right to know. come on mate thats like saying how much does a normal house cost, normal can mean anything, if you list some details as to what type and size of round then i could find out for ya.
so long mate!
2007-11-11 23:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by **DROP PANTS NOT BOMBS** 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Define normal...
Depends on the bullet weight and charge (powder) behind it.
2007-11-12 11:48:24 · answer #4 · answered by kirk0791 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is like asking how big the normal cloud is or how fast the normal idiot thinks. Sorry, but you do need to be a little more specific.
2007-11-12 16:34:23 · answer #5 · answered by gunguy58 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
From my .45 - about 900 fps.
From my CZ-52 - about 1500 fps.
2007-11-12 10:21:10 · answer #6 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from 1500 fps to 3500fps depending on caliber and grain of shot
2007-11-15 13:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by robert h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
question is too vague....
9mm luger 1100 fps
45acp 900fps
30-06 2900fps
depends on the caliber, most will fall between 800-4000fps but there are exceptions.
2007-11-12 00:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by Heidi 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends on the type, and other factors. but all boxes tell on the side what is the fps of the round. (fps = feet per second)
2007-11-11 22:11:25 · answer #9 · answered by Common Sense 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
300 m/s
2007-11-11 22:11:00 · answer #10 · answered by starmandxe 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋