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Old 04-02-2009, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jack View Post
There are always wildcatters seeking higher velocity. In fact, naming all the wildcats with higher velocity would be an impossible task.
For example, back in the 60's, a prominent ballistitian named Bob Hutton developed the .22 Eargesplittenloudenboomer. The cartridge is a 50 caliber BMG case necked down to use a .224 bullet. Barrel life was about 10 rounds.
I suspect that wildcat may still hold the record for the highest velocity wildcat.
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