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Old May 3, 2007, 12:44 PM   #5
Shoney
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Combinations of factors can cause great variances in pressure. Here are a few factors:

Primer: strength, brisance - is a measure of the rapidity with which an explosive develops its maximum pressure
Barrel: length; tightness of bore; height of the lands; distance of bullet to lands; temperature of barrel;
Bullet: bearing surface of bullet, alloy of bullet; shape of bullet;
Brass: new/used elasticity; manufacturer, volume;
Powder: new, aged, old, batch powder was from;
Weather: ambient air temp., barometric pressure, humidity
Other: I am sure I have not listed all

Now, mix and match them. Anyone care to calculate the number of possible combinations?
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