I'm not new at guns as my "member since 1999" shows. I've had an honest fascination with things that go BANG since childhood. Physics has always interested me. I'm actually a physics nerd disguised as a police officer.
The QUESTION: Are there calibers that are inherently more accurate just by their very nature? (redundant)? I ask this because competitors tend to gravitate towards certain calibers. I know that each caliber requires a certain twist rate because of the bullet's weight, speed and the limited barrel length; but assuming that each caliber is presented with their optimal twist-rate, IS THERE A BEST?
My head says, NO. But, then why do competitors gravitate towards certain calibers? Is it simple economics? (more platforms are built for so-and-so) If that's the case, why do gun builders build ANYTHING in .38 Super any more? Is it easier to reload? Why is 45 the most prevalent caliber in competition? The ammo isn't the cheapest, and recoil could be more managable in another caliber. Is it just because so many people like the 1911 and they are just sticking with tradition?
What say you?
Ben
The QUESTION: Are there calibers that are inherently more accurate just by their very nature? (redundant)? I ask this because competitors tend to gravitate towards certain calibers. I know that each caliber requires a certain twist rate because of the bullet's weight, speed and the limited barrel length; but assuming that each caliber is presented with their optimal twist-rate, IS THERE A BEST?
My head says, NO. But, then why do competitors gravitate towards certain calibers? Is it simple economics? (more platforms are built for so-and-so) If that's the case, why do gun builders build ANYTHING in .38 Super any more? Is it easier to reload? Why is 45 the most prevalent caliber in competition? The ammo isn't the cheapest, and recoil could be more managable in another caliber. Is it just because so many people like the 1911 and they are just sticking with tradition?
What say you?
Ben