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Originally Posted by hdwhit
Energy is a function of 1/2 of the velocity (feet per second) squared times the weight of the bullet dividied by 7000 (to convert grains to pounds) and by 32.2 (to convert weight to mass).
Out of a 1.875 inch barrel, you may find that energy - and hence lethality - comes from heavier bullets with faster burning powders. Look, for example, at Bullseye with 158 grain bullets.
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(kinetic) Energy has nothing to do with "lethality" it is a calculation of heat. If it did a catcher would never survive a fast ball.
It is all about bullet construction, penetration, and shoot placement.
be safe
Ruggy