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Difference in bullet flight over water and over land?
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<blockquote data-quote="winmagman" data-source="post: 941698" data-attributes="member: 1193"><p>From a gravitational standpoint there is no difference as gravity is indeed a constant. Where thing get a little tricky is in the air density changes that can occur over water. In the fall for example water and the air above it are generally warmer than the surrounding land and air above it, sometimes by several degrees, making it less dense and easier for a bullet to pass through. The inverse is true in the spring. </p><p></p><p>In these types of conditions if you take a 400 yd shot with 200 over land and 200 over water you likely won't notice a problem, but take one at 1200 yds with 400 over land and 800 over water and it's unlikely you'll hit where you're aiming.</p><p></p><p>Based on my understanding of what I've read as I have no place to shoot extended ranges over water.</p><p></p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="winmagman, post: 941698, member: 1193"] From a gravitational standpoint there is no difference as gravity is indeed a constant. Where thing get a little tricky is in the air density changes that can occur over water. In the fall for example water and the air above it are generally warmer than the surrounding land and air above it, sometimes by several degrees, making it less dense and easier for a bullet to pass through. The inverse is true in the spring. In these types of conditions if you take a 400 yd shot with 200 over land and 200 over water you likely won't notice a problem, but take one at 1200 yds with 400 over land and 800 over water and it's unlikely you'll hit where you're aiming. Based on my understanding of what I've read as I have no place to shoot extended ranges over water. Chris [/QUOTE]
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