Hitting the Mark

The origins of rifling are difficult to trace, but some of the earliest practical experiments seem to have occurred in Europe during the 15th century. Archers had long realized that a twist added to the tail feathers of their arrows gave them greater accuracy. 

Rifles were created as an improvement in the accuracy of smooth bore muskets. In the early 18th century, Benjamin Robins, an English mathematician, realized that an elongated bullet would retain the momentum and kinetic energy of a musket ball, but would slice through the air with greater ease. Science!

This week, a look at rifles.

TTFN, Fred.

Quote of the week: "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough." - Og Mandino (American author, 1923 - 1996)

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