Thread: Arquebus
View Single Post
Old 10-19-2010, 09:51 AM   #2
Alpo
Advanced Senior Member
 
Alpo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NW Florida
Posts: 8,772
Default Re: Arquebus

It would depend on the load. Lousy powder, a light charge and a loose-fitting projectile would give you much less velocity than good powder, a heavy charge and a bullet that fit tightly. The style of ignition would have nothing to do with it.
__________________
Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297

I always take precautions.

Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

Alpo is online now   Reply With Quote