The Civil War Artillery Message Board

range question

When you see range for a particular artillery piece, why is the listed range always at 5 degrees elevation? The ordinance rifle, for example, with 1 pound of powder can fire a round 1,800 yards. But at 16 degrees it's nearly 4,200 yards.

Messages In This Thread

range question
Re: range question
Thank you *NM*
Re: Thank you
Re: range question
Re: range question