HOW FAR WILL A 223 BULLET TRAVEL?

The time when we were in the ninth standard was the best time of our life. Don’t you agree? I know you thought the same. We entered into the new world of science, learned different theories and equations. Mathematics and physics have been my favorite courses since that time. Equations of motion were my favorite topic to learn. Well, why am I discussing this all here? It is because today, I am going to share the maximum range and velocity of the .223 bullet. So, if you are a pro at mathematics and physics, then this topic will excite you. If not, then do not worry. I am here to explain every single detail in the easiest possible way.

So how far will a 223 bullet really travel?

How can I forget to tell you that Clark (my old buddy) was a mathematics professor at a high school four years ago? He taught students very wisely with the easiest tricks to make learning fun. One day I asked him to share his two cents on this topic. He explained to me the velocity, range, and magnitude of the .223 Remington bullet. I went through the calculations. See, I am here to answer your query. So, scroll immediately without any further delay.

History of .223 bullet

In 1957 Remington Arms and the Fairchild industry decided to launch the .223 Remington. This bullet was designed to serve U.S continental army command. In 1963 .223 bullet was introduced with the Remington 760 pump. This varmint cartridge was famous due to its small caliber and high velocity.

I am not exaggerating when I am saying that Americans love to use.223 Remington. But, why is it famous? Have a look at different types of .223 rifles.

Types of .223 Remington rifle

Varmint rifle

Varmint rifle is the easiest to handle because of its bolt-action feature. The rifle comes with a 1-12 inch rifling twist. The rifling twist is important to determine bullet range. For varmint types it’s 2.5 to 3.9 grams.

Semi-Auto rifle

People in the U.S are fond of this type of rifle. They use this for self-defense purposes and law enforcement. The twist rate for this type of rifle is 1–7-inch, 1-8 inches, and 1-9 inches. 

Here explaining the rifle type with twist rate is important to calculate the shooting range. If you choose a twist rate of 1-7 inches, you can expect long-range shooting.

Analyze twist rate to note the performance and range of your .223 bullet

Range of bullet according to twist rate

The heaviest bullet will perform best at a 1–12-inch twist rate for a wider range. The 60 grain .223 bullet requires a 1–9-inch twist rate. This twist rate is important to shoot smaller targets. .223 heavier bullets go well with 1-7 inches or 1-8 inches.

Expert opinions

A friend named Globus was my senior at the shooting training academy. He joined Kings Bay Naval base as MP/sailor. He practised shooting with an M-16 there along with his colleagues to find out the range of the .223 bullet.

He described the scene that the shooting range was 200 yards, and for every 20 yards, their present steel baffles above and lower the ground. He encountered a case where a submarine carrying nuke weapons hit a limited area.

The marine remained in a standing position. At the same time, the .223 caliber slug was found in a calf.

The round surpassed the range, and it was unbelievable. After the case settled down, the head office reported that the round hit the range 200 yards below with the horizontal angle to the dirt. After hitting the lower end of steel baffles, it changed its trajectory and flew over a 35-foot berm. He said now you could calculate the range on your own.

Clark suggested calculating the dropping time of the bullet, and he then added you should only calculate the dropping time of the bullet, not the cartridge. The dropping range should be muzzle height to the ground. It would help to multiply the muzzle velocity with the dropping time to make this easier. This multiplication will tell you the exact travel distance but don’t forget to fire from a perfect level.

If it is not easy to understand, then look at this example. Consider if the bullet has fallen from a 2-meter height. As you know, the gravitational acceleration is 9.8 m/s^2. So, the dropping time is 0.638 seconds. Check the manual to know that the muzzle velocity of the .223 bullet is 3300ft/s. Multiplying muzzle velocity with the dropping time gives 2105.4 feet. I hope you understand it properly.

Conclusion

When I searched YouTube, I found a very good video. This man is explaining the distance and .223 bullet science very easily.

Click this link Watch YouTube Video to check why I am praising this video a lot. 1400 yards distance using a .223 bullet is a wish for many. So, you can learn this trick from this channel. If you improve your expertise, you can shoot with a .223 Remington to cover a distance of 3,875 yards. I hope this information is useful for you. If you have any suggestions, you can comment down.

Moreover, do tell me how much distance your .223 bullet has travelled. Do you have an easier way to calculate the travelling distance? Then share it with my readers. Your knowledge can benefit people who are not a fan of mathematics and physics.

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