>Peter Forbes wrote: A very nice message about the technical reasons for
bullet velocity, etc. Other chaps have also made meaninful contributions
to the discussion.
However, there is one side advantage to the falling lead, and that is that
careful observation reveals that a falling bullet always falls in a direct
line between the rifle/pistol muzzle and true north. Why you ask? Because
a bullet is lead and will not be influenced by the magnetic pole.
Good DX es 73, de George N7GC, Grayland, Washington
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