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I have an Alpha Master Chronograph and noticed that it seems as if each shot recorded by the chrono increases in speed. I have noticed this on all ammo I've shot through it, .45, .308 and .223. It is positioned 10 ft from muzzle while using diffusers on clear blue sky days. Is this normal? Any tips?
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Might be an actual increase in velocity, do you leave your ammo out in the sun during such an exercise? -
also if this is from clean barrels they should change velocity as they start to fowlAccording to this CDC document the firearms related death rate has been surpassed by the poisoning death rate.
Time for an assault drain-cleaner ban?
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how much increase? also the barrel is warming up and getting larger, which could possibly be a change in friction causing more pressure.
I dunno, I've never been much for guns. I mean, sure, we have the usual gun by the door, another near the TV, one in the kitchen, and another in the bedroom...and several others laying around. For the most part though, we keep our home free of guns. We are peace loving folks.Comment
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