Monday, October 19
Author: Logan Reeves
Logan Reeves
Logan Reeves reviews fishing and outdoor gear — rods, reels, tackle and bait, plus the wider kit that comes with time outdoors: knives, headlamps, water filters and cutting tools. He is interested in what spec sheets leave out, like how a reel feels four hours in and what breaks first. He also covers hunting and shooting gear, ballistics, outdoor clothing and workshop tools.
The .38 Special is one of the longest-running handgun cartridges in the United States, with roots in the late 1890s and a long history in law enforcement, target shooting, and civilian use. One common question is how far a .38 Special bullet can travel. The safest answer requires separating maximum projectile travel from the much shorter distance at which a person may shoot accurately. Quick Answer A .38 Special bullet can remain dangerous far beyond normal handgun shooting distances, but there is no single authoritative maximum-range figure that applies to every load and firearm. Bullet weight, velocity, barrel length, projectile…
A bullet does not travel a fixed distance simply because it is a certain caliber. A 9mm projectile’s path depends on its starting velocity, the firearm and ammunition used, its shape and weight, air resistance, weather, and the direction in which it leaves the muzzle. The most important distinction is between how far a bullet might travel and the much shorter distance at which a person can place shots accurately and responsibly. Quick Answer There is no single fixed distance for every 9mm bullet. Travel distance changes with the firearm, ammunition, bullet design, firing direction, and air conditions. A 9mm…