Questions about rifles

[AStone]

What caliber for the north woods in summer?
{Winter is a whole different game.}

 

[Hoppes Love Potion]

If God, John Moses Browning, Eugene Stoner and Mikhail Kalashnikov discussed guns which one would they agree is the best one?

God. God is the best one.

 

[C.R.]

Ok Ill play First question Would firearms work on the moon or in space in a vacuume ? and how far would a projectile fly if fired in a vaccume

 

[AStone]

^ Oh, that's a great one, C.R. I'm a science guy (educator), so that's gonna be fun.

Also, I was not paying attention last night (while trying to find that image of the Wesserunsett River, ME, trib to and just upstream from the great Kennebec), so I missed this from USAF Vet:

#3. If 42 is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything, what is the actual question? Second part of this question, why is it I can't get the hang of Tuesdays?

Made me smile real big.

Of course, the question must involve rifles in some way to be legit here.

 

[Furncliff]

Were can I find ballistic info for heavy gravity days.

 

[hso]

C.R.,

28 has been asked and answered every 6 months for the past 10 years, but it is a general ballistics question applicable to arrows, ARs and Astra.

A- Yes.

B- Depends upon whether you were subject to gravity of a planet or not since it won't slow due to drag, but would "drop" due to gravity. No gravity, no drop. Therefore, until it hits something.

Furncliff,

Multiply the drop in the equation by the fraction of standard gravity for those heavy gravity days since the the acceleration of gravity is linear in the equation. (1 vs 1.05 for 5% heavier days).

 

[jmorris]

How well does it shoot?

What does it cost?

 

[1911 guy]

If one were to ascertain the question to which the answer is 42, could you hitch hike across the galaxy with your rifle?

 

[USAF_Vet]

If one were to ascertain the question to which the answer is 42, could you hitch hike across the galaxy with your rifle?

Yes, but you wouldn't need to as long as you've got your towel.

 

[EIB0879]

1. Is there truly a rifle that can do it all?

2. If there is, why would I want it?

 

[danez71]

How well does it shoot?

What does it cost?

Both were answered in post 47.

 

[USAF_Vet]

^ Oh, that's a great one, C.R. I'm a science guy (educator), so that's gonna be fun.

Also, I was not paying attention last night (while trying to find that image of the Wesserunsett River, ME, trib to and just upstream from the great Kennebec), so I missed this from USAF Vet:

Made me smile real big.

Of course, the question must involve rifles in some way to be legit here.

Ok then, if 42 is the answer to the ultimate question, would a .42 caliber cartridge be the ultimate rifle round?

 

[AStone]

Ok then, if 42 is the answer to the ultimate question,
would a .42 caliber cartridge be the ultimate rifle round?

I'm wondering the same.

Bigger than .41, smaller than .44, let alone .44 mag.

Could be ...

 

[AStone]

Question to a Scot,
carrying a large cal (.50) rifle.

"Are you wearing a skirt?"

No, I don't wear a skirt.
It's called a kilt.

 

[AStone]

Q4. Or is it 5?
I've lost count.

What's the longest
recorded sniper shot,
with what caliber?

Hypothesis: .50.

 

[USAF_Vet]

I believe the longest kill shot on record is with a .338 Lapua.

quick search yields:

1. Corporal of Horse (CoH) Craig Harrison, Household Cavalry (UK)
Distance: 2,707 yd
Date: November 2009
Firearm: Accuracy International L115A3
Ammunition: .338 Lapua Magnum LockBase B408 bullets
Conflict: War in Afghanistan

 

[jmorris]

Both were answered in post 47.

Am I missing something? To me it looks like this is post 42.

Wait a minute, are you a prognosticator?

 

[Coyote3855]

1. How much do you want for it?

2. What will you take for it?

 

[danez71]

Am I missing something? To me it looks like this is post 42.

Wait a minute, are you a prognosticator?

Danfuscious says:
A prognosticator is often lacking in procrastination.