The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Rifled barrels for spherical projectiles?

Hawg Haggen · April 13, 2010, 12:06 AM

Increased range and greater accuracy. A smooth bore is fairly accurate to 75 yards or so. Someone who really knows his rifle might extend it to 100. A rifled barrel is accurate well past 100 yards.

April 13, 2010, 12:06 AM	#2
Hawg Haggen Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,232	Increased range and greater accuracy. A smooth bore is fairly accurate to 75 yards or so. Someone who really knows his rifle might extend it to 100. A rifled barrel is accurate well past 100 yards. __________________ http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php