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Preface to the Second Edition
When we were asked to create a second edition to Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and
Ammunition, we were a bit concerned about what could or should be added or changed.
One thing that was certain was that the numerous errors that we became aware of through
teaching and student observations had to be corrected. For that, we are indebted to the stu-
dents and readers who have taken the time and effort to point these out. It was certainly a
humbling experience. Hopefully we got them all this time. With the errors corrected, the
task of deciding what we could put in to add more value to the book while mainta