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eocoolj · 11-09-2007, 01:44 AM

thanks for the reply, and also i see that i missed another topic that touched on the saboted rounds, though not that much.

I guess my real question is, which is more expensive, designing an entirely new ship and gun system, or refitting the existing battleships and perfecting the saboted gun rounds? Which would be more effective in terms of return for the dollar?

Also, unfortunately I dont do any handloading, so I cant perform your test, but I definitely understand what you are saying. Also, the author of the thread I quoted stated a design out to over 1000 miles. Is it even possible to fire an unpowered projectile through that distance in the atmosphere?

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eocoolj New Member Join Date: 11-09-07 Posts: 17	thanks for the reply, and also i see that i missed another topic that touched on the saboted rounds, though not that much. I guess my real question is, which is more expensive, designing an entirely new ship and gun system, or refitting the existing battleships and perfecting the saboted gun rounds? Which would be more effective in terms of return for the dollar? Also, unfortunately I dont do any handloading, so I cant perform your test, but I definitely understand what you are saying. Also, the author of the thread I quoted stated a design out to over 1000 miles. Is it even possible to fire an unpowered projectile through that distance in the atmosphere? Last edited by eocoolj : 11-09-2007 at 01:46 AM.