In a message to William Byrd  David R. Norton wrote:
>    I've read the label, you're correct a .22 is dangerous at much
>   longer
>    range than people think.  You missed the start of the thread,
>   however,
>    and your post isn't related to the discussion.  The question was if
>   a
>    bullet (not a .22, just any bullet) was fired *straight* up
>   (straight up
>    means the bullet would fall back to the exact same spot), how would
>    you calculate the velocity on it's return, and what factors would
>   need
>    to be considered.  Since terminal velocity was mentioned, I said I
>    didn't think the bullet would go high enough to reach "terminal
>    velocity" on it's return.  Now you're up to date on the thread, but
>    we've all agreed, I think, that figuring air drag effects is a bit
>   too
>    complicated.
David,
  Not the first time I've missed the thread of something.  However 
considering many factors one being the grain of the bullet, wind conditions, 
etc... it would be hard to calculate the rate of decent.  But bear in mind 
the bullet may or may not land in the exact same spot from which it was fire 
stright up and if it did the shooter would be wise to move out of the way.
Wm.  
 
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