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How far can a hand gun bullet travel?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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Depends on the gun.

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Agree with above. This is sort of like "How fast can a car go?"

A vest pocket .22 short may travel 500 ft, a bolt action pistol firing rifle class ammo may shoot 5 miles. Maximum range will depend on WHICH cartridge, and WHICH handgun,

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