General Question
Why does rifling improve the accuracy of a spherical bullet?
Asked by Harp (19179)
August 9th, 2009
Rifling (the spiral grooves on the inside of a gun barrel that impart a spin to the bullet) was invented back when bullets were spherical, but they increased the accuracy range of guns by a factor of ten. I can understand the advantage of spin in the case of an elongated bullet to keep it from tumbling, but how would it matter in the case of a smooth sphere?
Observing members:
0
Composing members:
0
20 Answers
Answer this question
This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.
Have a question?
Ask Fluther!