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Old 05-06-2010, 11:12 PM
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There is a big difference between reaching a distance and being able to hit the target you are shooting at.
Only if you miss.
Your statement is analogous to saying there is a big difference between how fast a car will go and how long it will go that fast?

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The effective or practical range of a bullet or cartridge combination is the distance at which you can hit the thing you are aiming at.
Which you'll have to agree is further away for some than others.


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The energy the bullet is carrying is pointless if it doesn't hit the target.
Conversely it makes all the difference on earth if a target is engaged successfully.


You're not trying to argue the credibility of what Lou has posted are you?
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