dispatch55126
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Which caliber would be more lethal within 20 yards?
I know the physics would say the greater mass will win. However, with BP, the only force acting on it is the initial explosion and its the concussive force only that is driving it down the barrel.
Given a Model 1858 in both calibers at full grain load (I'm not sure the exact amount, say 20-25 grains) Would the extra mass of the .44 reduce the effectiveness of the round or would the lethality be greater with the increased mass but slower speed?
I know the physics would say the greater mass will win. However, with BP, the only force acting on it is the initial explosion and its the concussive force only that is driving it down the barrel.
Given a Model 1858 in both calibers at full grain load (I'm not sure the exact amount, say 20-25 grains) Would the extra mass of the .44 reduce the effectiveness of the round or would the lethality be greater with the increased mass but slower speed?