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  1. J

    Solid Shot: Ballistics question

    Would a solid shot from a muzzle loaded cannon (lets say a 12lb Napoleon) take on lots of angular (spin) momentum when it hit the ground? I have read about solid shot spinning like tops before the round came to rest on ships, but have not found a similar reference for land battles. My guess is...
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    Help for a writer: minie ball vs .50 cal

    I could use some of the collective wisdom. Would it be easy to identify a wound caused by a minie (.577 calibre) ball as opposed to a wound caused by a modern day .50 cal sniper weapon? Both are huge calibre, both would produce giant exit wounds.. Assuming you could not find the bullet, who...
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