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[edit] Possible typo?
"A bullet is a projectile propelled by a firearm, sling, or aer gun." Now, im pretty sure this is meant to be "air gun" or "airgun" i just wanted to make sure.
[edit] One Question That Puzzles Me...
Does bullet travel in a straight line? If not , how does it travel start from the muzzle until it reaches a certain target? That's all. Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.82.92.126 (talk) 05:00, 5 June 2011 (UTC)
- No, a bullet doesn't travel in a straight line. Like any other ballistic object, it travels in an arc, the trajectory of which depends on the elevation of the muzzle. Wind can also cause the bullet to drift to one side or the other and needs to be corrected for, particularly at long ranges where wind drift can cause the bullet to be off target by several feet. Finally, minor imperfections in the bullet, damage to the crown of the barrel, and lack of rigidity in the barrel itself can cause the bullet to deviate from an ideal trajectory, resulting in inaccuracy. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.239.134.20 (talk) 22:21, 27 October 2011 (UTC)
[edit] Bullet points
- Bullet point should be added to the Figurative uses section. Colt .55 (talk) 19:06, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
[edit] Move
- The following discussion is an archived discussion of the proposal. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. No further edits should be made to this section.
No consensus to move. Vegaswikian (talk) 02:49, 6 November 2011 (UTC)
- Also split off the info on cartridges to a different article, and remove images of cartridges
- Implement info on balls of cannons, also mention alternative cannon projectiles (ie triple ball/"bolo" (used to destroy ship masts), chained balls, ...)
— Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.182.225.114 (talk) 09:14, 30 October 2011 (UTC)
- Oppose; I think going the other way is more sensible. Split off the information on balls and retain the information on the modern bullet-with-cartridge. Powers T 13:34, 30 October 2011 (UTC)
- The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the proposal. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on this talk page. No further edits should be made to this section.
