In America, speed is most often thought of in terms of miles per hour (mph). But when answering the question of how fast does a bullet travel, it’s best to think of speed in feet per second (fps).

We need to talk about the sectional density (SD) of an unfired bullet. Why? Because you’ve been led to believe that it matters. And it doesn’t really. Not for most of us. I know this may come as a ...

The answer depends on the design of the bullet and the gun, as well as on what happens once the bullet leaves the muzzle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...