Olin Lathrop: > I'm no gun expert, but if the gun isn't firmly anchored, > wouldn't the > resulting kickback make a noticeable decrease in the > bullet speed? After > all, momentum still has to ballance. Wouldn't that kickback/recoil happen right after the bullet exits the muzzle? IMHO, it shouldn't make _any_ difference to the bullet speed. Mohit. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist