Thread: Optimum length for a 1:12 .223

Originally Posted by Got-ya

Funny I was going to ask a very similar question. As I understand it less barrel length equals less speed which means heavy for calibre projectiles that were OK before may not stabilise after the chop?

I am far from expert on the subject but as I understand it bullet rpm degrade more slowly than bullet velocity does.
Therefore yes it is possible that a marginally stabilized projectile may not stabilise at a reduced velocity from the same barrel but it is splitting hairs.