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Old August 13th 04, 10:44 PM
Marc Reeve
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Jack wrote:
Marc Reeve wrote:

Straight up/straight down isn't a big killer, though it can raise
serious knots on the head on impact.



What is the terminal velocity of the average 7.62x39 bullet? Can it be
reached in a fall from 1500'?


Based on this URL: http://www.loadammo.com/Topics/March01.htm
terminal velocity of a 150-grain .30 caliber bullet, fired straight up, was 300
fps.

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