Terminal Ballistics Archives - The Science of Accuracy

#122 – Advanced Questions from Listeners

00:58:04 | This week Bryan and Francis will answer some advanced questions asked by listeners. The topics covered include the best ways to sort and measure bullets, the effects of…

Daniel OkonskiJuly 26, 2024

#120 – NF ELR Match & Rifle System Management

00:50:07 | This week Francis and Mitch discuss Mitch's recent back-to-back wins at the Nightforce ELR match. Rifle system management is a critical process to master while working to advance…

Daniel OkonskiJuly 2, 2024

#119 – Answering Questions from Listeners

00:38:18 | This week Bryan and Francis will discuss some of the most commonly asked questions from listeners. What is the Drop Scale Factor? How do you "true" or calibrate…

Daniel OkonskiJune 25, 2024

#117 – Comparing Bullets Using Wind Drift

00:38:57 | This episode Bryan and Francis discuss bullet evaluation and how Francis compares bullets to see if there is a practical different between bullet A and bullet B in…

Daniel OkonskiMay 3, 2024

#116 – The Purpose of Airgun Research

00:31:18 | Francis and Bryan discuss and explain the importance of testing airguns, along with 22lr and subsonic centerfire projectiles. Subsonic flight is characterized by challenges in projectile stability and…

Daniel OkonskiApril 26, 2024

#115 – Ultra Slow Projectiles under 1200 fps

00:29:28 | This week Bryan and Francis wrap up their discussion on some of the important characteristics of subsonic projectiles. The benefits and disadvantages of subsonic flight are tightly related…

Daniel OkonskiMarch 22, 2024

#112 – Shot Show Recap

00:28:46 | This week, Bryan and Francis recap their experiences from the 2024 Shot Show, including new air rifles to subsonic systems to new products and trends across the industry. …

Daniel OkonskiFebruary 2, 2024

#110 – Evolution of Bullet Design

00:43:12 | Advancements in bullet design over the last 150+ years have "lead" (pun intended) better precision and accuracy across all platforms. This week, Bryan and Francis cover how aspects…

Daniel OkonskiFebruary 2, 2024

#109 – Modern Solvers and Drag Explained

00:36:33 | This week on the Science of Accuracy: Bryan and Francis deep dive into the history and evolution of modern ballistic solvers and drag modeling. This episode answers common…

Daniel OkonskiFebruary 2, 2024

#106 – The Weakest Link

00:43:31 | This week Bryan and Francis discuss "The Human Element" which tends to be the weakest link in the chain, leading to errors that catch shooters off-guard. They offer…

Daniel OkonskiNovember 22, 2023