The Science Behind Subsonic Rounds: What Is a Subsonic Round and Why It Matters
When a bullet leaves the barrel at less than the speed of sound—approximately 343 meters per second (1,125 feet per second) in dry air—it enters a realm where traditional ballistics no longer apply. This is the domain of what is a subsonic round, a specialized type of ammunition designed to suppress muzzle blast, reduce recoil, […]