Ballistic coefficient of a golf ball??

[Widow maker 223]

Anyone have a guess. I know they weigh about 475-500gr.

 

[jarheadhunter]

IDK, but they make great 100 yd targets.

 

[tactical assault]

Originally Posted By: Widow maker 223Anyone have a guess. I know they weigh about 475-500gr.


You know they make medication for that!!!!!

You shooting them out of a muzzle launcher or M203.

 

[catwhacker]

I am the manager of a golf course and have never had anyone ask this question so I don't know the answer. Can you tell me if you can shoot 5.56 in a 223?

 

[tactical assault]

This one might even stump the "cat shooter". Might have to mark the calendar on this one!!

 

[catwhacker]

Originally Posted By: tactical assaultThis one might even stump the "cat shooter". Might have to mark the calendar on this one!!

Nothing can stump the CAT!!!!

 

[catwhacker]

It is possible if he was trying to figure out doggin coyotes!!!

 

[2muchgun]

Read "exterior ballistics" and it can be figured out.

But I sure ain't gonna waste my time doing it

 

[Smokeless]

Wouldn't we need to know starting velocity and direction of spin?

 

[pahntr760]

Also, the orientation and size of the dimples will make a difference.

 

[Smokeless]

Density of the air would come to play as well.


Here are some numbers to swim in.




http://www.golf-simulators.com/physics.htm

 

[Widow maker 223]

Im doing load development of a different kind I dont have a guess on muzzle velocity, not quite ballzy enough to chronagraph it. I was 200yds from a woods. I shot 200grs as a test shot, it didnt touch the snow in 200yds. Couldnt even see it fly. Tried 500grs same thing. Gonna head to a open dirt field for more testing. All im gonna say is man what a waste of powder, amd that golf ball hauls some azz.

 

[2muchgun]

While you are at it, figure out the BC of a potato for me, if you would.

I have some new PVC out in the garage.......

 

[bowhunter1963]

Thats the kind of driver I need....lol

 

[Widow maker 223]

Golf balls fly great out of a potatoe gun. On my spud cannon my chamber is 4" dia. x 12" long, with a optimal charge of 10seconds of aquanet the farthest i have shot a potatoe is 225ish yards. A golf ball goes way farther, havnt actually measured it but its atleast 300yds. Im thinking a steel acetylene powdered golf ball cannon is thw way to go. Cheaper than black powder, not as cheap as a potatoe gun but it will shoot farther

 

[catwhacker]

You'll put your eye out with that thing kid!!

 

[CatShooter]

1.68" diameter. Standard Golf Association weight is not less than 708.7 grains

BC = 0.0359 without dimples.

Meow

 

[tactical assault]

Originally Posted By: CatShooter1.68" diameter. Standard Golf Association weight is not less than 708.7 grains

BC = 0.0359 without dimples.

Meow

I'm sorry I had a lapse in your faith, please forgive me o wise one!!

 

[tactical assault]

Originally Posted By: Widow maker 223Im doing load development of a different kind I dont have a guess on muzzle velocity, not quite ballzy enough to chronagraph it. I was 200yds from a woods. I shot 200grs as a test shot, it didnt touch the snow in 200yds. Couldnt even see it fly. Tried 500grs same thing. Gonna head to a open dirt field for more testing. All im gonna say is man what a waste of powder, amd that golf ball hauls some azz.

That is a work of art... However, I do remember a Patrick McManus story about something like that.

 

[Widow maker 223]

Wow thats a pretty crappy BC. Maybe i should slug the bore and start casting some ballets. LOL. Im really curious of the velocity but i think the muzzle blast will give me false readings. Gotta love cheap fun toys.