Sectional density (often abbreviated SD) is the ratio of an object's mass to its cross sectional area with respect to a given axis. It conveys how well...

cartridge has a sectional density of 0.160. In comparison, the 357 magnum 125 cartridge has a sectional density of 0.140. The higher sectional density allows the...

which has a sectional density of 0.328 is similar in sectional density to a 220 gr (14 g) .308 caliber (7.62 mm) bullet. As sectional density plays a large...

designed to penetrate vehicle armour using a flechette-like, high-sectional density projectile. Like a bullet or kinetic energy weapon, this type of ammunition...

smaller shot is lower than intact rifle or handgun bullet ricochets. Sectional density, or mass of the bullet divided by the frontal area of the bullet,...

bullet has the highest sectional density. While bullets such as the 250 gr (16 g) 30 caliber (7.62 mm) bullet with a sectional density of .374 and even a...

proportional to recoil) Game class vs. 6-inch maximum point blank range Sectional density vs. ballistic coefficient .243 Winchester .260 Remington 7mm-08 Remington...

defined as a vector whose magnitude is the electric current per cross-sectional area at a given point in space, its direction being that of the motion...

of a lighter material (e.g., an aluminium alloy). However, the low sectional density of the APCR resulted in high aerodynamic drag. Tungsten compounds...

the smaller bullet diameter .284 diameter bullets also have higher sectional density than .308 diameter bullets, and because of that better penetration...

175-grain bullets have a high sectional density of .310, compared to the 30-06 180-grain bullet with a moderate sectional density of .271. The .280 is suitable...

bullets are typically known for their high ballistic coefficients and sectional density, which gives them great stability in flight, resistance to wind deflection...

the barrel when fired. It allows a narrower projectile with high sectional density to be fired through a barrel of much larger bore diameter with maximal...

weight of bullet in both calibers, the .30 caliber has a greater sectional density, and correspondingly greater penetration.[citation needed] According...

Coenders during World War II, based on the theory of increasing the sectional density to improve penetration. The subcaliber shells made from chrome-vanadium...

Holland decided that the rifle had to fire a bullet with an adequate sectional density as the 286 gr (18.5 g) bullet of the 9.3×62mm Mauser cartridge which...

varmint shooting, and a 150 grain (9.7 gram) bullet, offering a higher sectional density, which made it suitable for achieving better penetration for large...

attributes of both cartridges due to the high ballistic coefficient and sectional density characteristic of 7mm calibers, it did not reach the popularity achieved...

fired from handguns. In addition, a small-caliber bullet has higher sectional density than a larger-caliber bullet of the same weight, and thus is more...

proportional to recoil) Game class vs 6 in maximum point blank range Sectional density vs ballistic coefficient .22 CHeetah .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum...

against combatants wearing body armor. Flechettes, with their high sectional density, were ideal for penetrating rigid or soft composite armor, but the...

the following: Anything a 7 mm can do, a .30 caliber of comparable sectional density and ballistic coefficient can also do. The catch is, in order to send...

Forces List of rifle cartridges Table of handgun and rifle cartridges Sectional density "Accurate Powders load guide v3.5" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the...

fires a heavier bullet with about a 25% greater cross-sectional area and similar sectional density at an equal velocity. The typical .500 Nitro Express...

projectile, the velocity of the projectile is greatly increased and the sectional density is improved without requiring a (potentially dangerous) increase in...

epidemiology, social science, and biology, a cross-sectional study (also known as a cross-sectional analysis, transverse study, prevalence study) is a...

cube of the diameter, then sectional density grows linearly with bore diameter. Since BC combines shape and sectional density, a half scale model of the...

Lapua. In general, 6.5 mm (.264 in) bullets are known for their high sectional density and ballistic coefficients, and often have been used successfully...

proportional to recoil). Game Class vs 6 inch Maximum Point Blank Range. Sectional Density vs Ballistic Coefficient. Due to the cartridge's popularity all North...

which are known for their high ballistic coefficients due to the high sectional density with less drag and better energy retention at extended ranges. With...