Do FSR's exhibit any unusual sensitivity to velocity?

Spider! · 03-07-2013, 11:09 AM

Is there any difference, other than range, between shooting FSR's at ~250fps vs. 300fps?

In consideration of a FS marker, I would only use it at scenarios. Most that I attend will let pumps shoot 300 fps while everyone else shoots 280 fps. My first thought was to wonder if the extra 20 fps would be worth focusing on a pump. However, I started to wonder if FSRs had any noticeable preference in velocity when it comes to overall accuracy or launch breaking.

PistolRogue · 03-07-2013, 11:13 AM

I'd very much doubt it. Since they're not subject to the same kind of vortex shedding that a spherical round is, the only difference should be maximum range.

uv_halo · 03-07-2013, 11:30 AM

The biggest impact will be range. However a slower speed is more susceptible to crosswinds in that a longer time of flight = more time for the wind to deflect it off target.

DSA · 03-07-2013, 12:06 PM

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Do FSR's exhibit any unusual sensitivity to velocity?

I know mine really freak out when I drive to the field in my Hemi Challenger RT

Nightstar · 03-07-2013, 04:46 PM

Spin from a rifled barrel should scale with velocity. That's the only difference I can think of.

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Spider! MCB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX	Do FSR's exhibit any unusual sensitivity to velocity? Is there any difference, other than range, between shooting FSR's at ~250fps vs. 300fps? In consideration of a FS marker, I would only use it at scenarios. Most that I attend will let pumps shoot 300 fps while everyone else shoots 280 fps. My first thought was to wonder if the extra 20 fps would be worth focusing on a pump. However, I started to wonder if FSRs had any noticeable preference in velocity when it comes to overall accuracy or launch breaking. __________________ My Feedback

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03-07-2013, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nightstar all work Join Date: Jan 2011	Spin from a rifled barrel should scale with velocity. That's the only difference I can think of.