Why Your Rifle Will Shoot Differently With Longer or Shorter Barrels

For those new to guns and shooting, the topic of velocity can be riddled with confusion. Today, we’ll try to shine some light on velocity, especially as it relates to barrel length. Advertisement — Continue Reading Below First, however, we need to define exactly what velocity means for firearm projectiles. In a nutshell, velocity is the speed of the projectile, or bullet. Muzzle velocity is the speed of the projectile when it leaves the muzzle. But often in gun discussions, the important measures are velocity at various distances, say 100 yards, 200 yards, etc. Obviously, as a projectile goes

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