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G3 · September 1, 2002, 10:22 AM

Hello All,

Does anyone know how hot the gases and the projectile are when fired at contact distance? I'm interested in the pistol rounds such as .45 acp, .357 mag, 9x19 mm, .38 spl., and 22 lr.

Thank you.

September 1, 2002, 10:22 AM	#1
G3 Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2000 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 138	Temperature of Gases at Point Blank Range? Hello All, Does anyone know how hot the gases and the projectile are when fired at contact distance? I'm interested in the pistol rounds such as .45 acp, .357 mag, 9x19 mm, .38 spl., and 22 lr. Thank you.