For the metrically inclined:

40 inches = 1.016 meters

25 yards = 22.85 meters

40 yards = 36.576 meters

1 inches = 0.0254 meters or 2.54 centimeters

1 yard = 0.9144 meters

  • JustCopyingOthers@lemmy.mlEnglish
    2·
    5 days ago

    Would the spread with the cylinder choke also be indicative of the accuracy of a muzzle loading smooth bore musket?

    • FireTower@lemmy.world
      OPMEnglish
      1·
      4 days ago

      To a degree yes, for that you’d ideally want a uniform barrel. But then again you don’t have rifling, so you’re already not on a great foot.