Saw a comment that Bill A. designed the Grendel case for 60,000 psi. Since the bolt is only rated for 50k, it's kind of a moot point.
But I got to thinking, we have to get a new barrel and bolt for Grendel anyway, why not design a 60k barrel extension and bolt combo that still uses the same bolt carrier.
I know that opens a whole can of engineering worms, but it made me wonder if there is even a good powder/bullet combo that would get you to 60k with the limited space in the brass and magazine.
If that is possible, what kind of muzzle velocities can you get with an extra 10k?
Does 20% higher peak pressure translate to 20% higher muzzle velocity?
RR
But I got to thinking, we have to get a new barrel and bolt for Grendel anyway, why not design a 60k barrel extension and bolt combo that still uses the same bolt carrier.
I know that opens a whole can of engineering worms, but it made me wonder if there is even a good powder/bullet combo that would get you to 60k with the limited space in the brass and magazine.
If that is possible, what kind of muzzle velocities can you get with an extra 10k?
Does 20% higher peak pressure translate to 20% higher muzzle velocity?
RR
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