Correct;
The formula is MV. Thus that 25 lb cannon ball would only have to fly about 80fps to reach 2500 ft/lbs energy. The 4oz ball of a 4 gauge would have to make just a tad over 800 fps. Both are quite capable of obtaining higher velocities using Black Powder as the propellant.


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