-What happens when a bullet is fired straight up?
-What is the most powerful handgun?
-Shouldn't I always use boat tailed bullets so I get a flatter trajectory?
-What is the maximum range of my (user supplied caliber)?
-Why do some guns of the same caliber seem to kick harder than others?
-What about muzzle brakes? (In relation to recoil.)
-Is blank ammunition really dangerous?
-What do the various bullet tip colors on military ammunition mean?
-What are some common conversion factors for shooting related measurements?

-What is the highest velocity firearm?
-If you were limited to just one rifle for use on all kinds of game, what would you recommend?
-How do I calculate muzzle energy and sectional density?
-Why do some barrels give higher velocity than others of the same or longer length?
-What effect does shooting at an up-hill or down-hill angle have on bullet trajectory?
-What makes one barrel more accurate than another?
-Why are some barrels fluted (grooved) on the outside?
-How do you determine the rifling twist needed to stabilize a given bullet?
-Just how effective is a riot gun?
-What are the bore diameters of the various shotgun gauges?

Miscellaneous Questions 3

-Can you recommend a good basic library of books relating to shooting?
-What is a SABOT round?
-What are the ballistics of modern US military rifle cartridges?
-What is the maximum range of shot from a shotgun?
-How do you identify military explosive or incendiary ammunition?
-Why is there such a difference between the data in different loading manuals?
-Can I use hollow point "match" bullets for hunting?
-Is tumbling loaded ammunition dangerous?
-What is the proper procedure to clean a barrel?
-Is there a special procedure for "breaking in" a new barrel?
-When I buy surplus ammunition how do I know it is really NATO specification ammunition?

Miscellaneous Questions 4

-Are oils and solvents dangerous to ammunition?
-How much power do I really need in a telescopic sight?
-What is the best reticle to use?
-What are some good general tests of someone's shooting skills?
-At what range should I zero my (supply your own caliber) rifle?
-How do changing various components affect chamber pressure and velocity?
-Are the 7.62 x 51 mm NATO rounds and the .308 -Winchester really the same round?
-Are the 5.56 mm NATO rounds (and M193 types) and the -.223 Remington really the same round?
-What was the largest gun in history?
-Can you recommend any "homemade" gun cleaning solutions?

Miscellaneous Questions #5

-What spare parts would you recommend for my (supply your own brand name) gun?
-How effective are those "laser" sights seen in all the movies?
-How effective are the red dot handgun sights?
-How do they get blank ammunition to work the action of semi and fully automatic firearms?
-Just what is a "Scout Rifle?
-Won't having a more accurate firearm make me a better shot?
-Won't using a higher power "scope" make me more accurate?
-What are "mils" and "minutes of angle?"
-What cleaning, preserving, and lubricating products do you recommend?
-How long will ammunition last in storage?
-What is the difference between "Boxer" and "Berdan" primers other than their size.
-What are the "standard conditions" used in ballistic computations?
-What are the differences between the various cartridge case base designs

Miscellaneous Questions #6

-What is a balloon head case?
-What effect does canting the rifle (not holding it vertically) have on the point of impact?
-What are the ballistics of modern Soviet Bloc military rifle and SMG cartridges?
-What are the color codes used on Soviet Bloc ammunition?
-How long will my barrel last?

Miscellaneous Questions #7

-What are, and what are the advantages of, the various methods of making a gun barrel?
-What is the difference between all of those .30 caliber "magnum" cartridges?
-Just how effective were the 16" guns on the Iowa class battleships?
-What is the performance of the "silver bullet" 120 mm rounds used on the Abrams M1A1 and A2 tanks?
-How do you use a collimator to zero your rifle?
-What affects the accuracy of ammunition?
-What is the difference between a roll crimp and a taper crimp?
-Can you suggest some reduced charge practice loads for my hunting rifle?
-Just how much accuracy is "enough?"

-What affects the mechanical accuracy of a rifle.
-How can I make blank ammunition for my rifle.
-How good are "moly" coated bullets?
-What kind of cleaning rod and accessories should I use?
-How good are those "digital" scales?
-Why won't my reloads chamber properly when factory ammo works fine?
-What does the term "standard deviation" mean?
-Besides a reloading press and dies what equipment do you recommend to get set up for reloading.
-What does the target measurement "mean radius" mean?
-Is there anything that can be done to improve the accuracy of standard commercial .22 rimfire ammunition?

-Do bullets tumble in flight?
-Just how damaging to hearing is the sound of gun fire?
-How much adjustment in sizing is obtained when you back out a reloading die?
-What is the worlds most accurate rifle?
-How do I get a job in the field of ballistics?
-What is "headspace?"
-What is meant by "point blank" range?

-What is the best procedure to zero a rifle?
-What safety precautions should be taken when shooting at steel plate targets?
-What is the best method to measure your sight height (line of sight)?
-What is the penetration of bullets fired into water and underwater?
-What is the performance difference between lead, steel and bismuth shot?
-How are the shotgun shot size designations determined?
-What is the "Coriolis Effect" and do I have to worry about it?
-How fast is a bullet rotating?
-What is the proper diameter for flash holes?
-What is the difference between short, medium, and long triggers on the Colt 1911 .45 pistol?
-What are "item" and "option" targets?

-What is +P and +P+ ammunition?
-What are the current SAAMI pressure specifications for ammunition?
-How are proof pressures determined?
-What is the Hatcher Formula?

-How does tracer ammunition work?
-What is "magnum" ammunition?
-What is parallax error?
-How do I adjust the eye piece focus of my scope?
-Can you recommend any inexpensive target stands for practical shooting practice or matches?
-Is there an inexpensive way to make reactive targets?
-What is the composition of the various alloys used for casting bullets?

-How do you measure the Brinell hardness of lead alloys?
-Are there any ways to improve the hardness of my cast bullets?
-What temperature do you recommend for casting bullets?
-Is there any way to determine the bullet hardness needed?
-I have several lots of different alloys.  How can I mix them to obtain a desired hardness?
-Do cast bullets harden or soften with age?
-Besides the shape of the grains what is the difference between ball and extruded (stick) powders?
-How accurate are the velocity and performance specifications given in manufacturers ammunition brochures?
-How effective would the armor worn by knights be against gunfire?
-What color front sight insert is best?
-What kind of bullets are best in the brush?
-What would happen to the point of impact if a rifle was held upside down?
-How is group size measured?
-Who invented the first jacketed bullet?
-What were "guard cartridges?"

-Is there a way to compute the expected weight of lead round balls?
-How can I reliably test bullet performance?
-How effective was the Blunderbuss?
-Where can I get plans for a reloading bench and a shooting bench?
-What is the advantage of the full length spring guide rods I see on many current .45 autos?
-How do I scale reduced targets for practice?
-What are "GO," NO-GO," and "FIELD" headspace gauges?
-What are "major" and "minor" calibers?
-How accurately do "tissue simulants" relate to bullet penetration?
-What velocity is needed for a projectile to penetrate skin?
-What was the longest deliberate rifle shot by a sniper that hit its intended target?
-Why are some primers crimped into the primer pocket?
-What are your favorite calibers and favorite firearms?
-What are your favorite brands of commercial ammo in various calibers?
-If someone gave you a blank check to build your "armory" what would you get?

-What modification or "custom" features do I really need on my pistol?How hot does ammunition need to get to "cook-off?"
-Are there any data available on the statistics of gun fights?
-What are the standards for body armor and other ballistic protection?
-What are some of the common causes of chronograph problems?What is a flechette?
-What are the safe ways to store ammunition, powder, and primers?"Shottist" or "Shootist?"
-Who really invented gunpowder?

-What are the qualification tests for Federal Sky Marshals?
-What is "subdued" or "dim" tracer ammunition?
-Is the super hot 9 mm submachinegun ammunition dangerous to use in pistols?
-What does leading in pistols or revolvers tell you about your loads?
-How effective was the ancient sling compared to a firearm?
-How do the various .38 cal/9 mm duty rounds compare to each other?
-Why are some cartridges loading to a lower pressure than others when the same gun is chambered for both high and low pressure rounds?
-Why are there so many different cartridges with effectively the same performance?
-How effective is the P90 "submachinegun" used on Stargate?
-At what point is the bullet traveling the fastest?
-What were the ballistics of the pistol cartridges commonly used in the "wild west?"

-How do  I duplicate US Military ammunition when handloading?
-What is a vented test barrel?
-What does group placement on a target tell the shooter?
-Why does the caliber designation of many cartridges differ from the actual bullet diameter?
-Is there issued US military shotgun ammunition?
-What is the difference between the "Picatiny" (M1913) mounting rail and the "Weaver" mounts?

-What brand of magazines do you recommend for autopistols?
-Is there an easy way to photograph cartridges?
-What affect does a cannelure have on the ballistic coefficient of a bullet?
-How do you determine the overall length to use for hollow point autopistol ammunition if you don't have factory data?
-Is there any way to give brass different colors?
-How fast is the speed of sound (Mach)?
-All the advertisements and gun writers claim that the "short magnums" like the .300 WSM give the same ballistics but have less recoil that the "standard" magnums like the .300 Win Mag.  Is this true.

 -Is factory ammunition better than handloads?
-What are the dates that the US military ammunition stopped using corrosive primers?
-What effect does lubricant in the bore have on bullet impact?
-How many spare magazines is enough for my rifle and pistol?
-How long will the springs in loaded magazines last?
-How much of the target does my front sight cover at a given distance?
-Do you have any suggestions for maintaining my AR type rifle?
-How can I determine the freshness of batteries I buy for my red dot sights and flashlights?
-How can I test my batteries?
-How do I determine how much to move or file my fixed sights to get a zero?
-How much ammunition for my firearms do I "need?"
-How can I prepare firearms and ammunition for long term storage?
-What are the various primer types and sizes?
-Do you have any plans for or parts sources for reasonably priced gun racks?
-How do you remove the handguards on an AR rifle?

-What can I do to make my firearm(s) more reliable?
-What is MIL 63460 that is see on some gun care products?
-Do you have any suggestions for refinishing GI ammo cans?
-What is the best pistol shooting stance?
-What tools do I need to maintain my firearms?
-Can you give some background on the problems with the M16 after it was first adopted?
-How good is the Russian steel cased ammunition now available?
-How tightly should I torque the stock screws on my rifle.
-How do I compute what height scope rings I need for my scope?
-What is the difference between a first and second focal plane riflescope?
-How can I safely clean the optics on my firearms?
-The bullets of my military surplus ammunition take a magnet.  Are they armor piercing?  
-How can I safely dry fire my .22RF?
-How can I decap Berdan primed cases?
-What effects the intrinsic accuracy of a bullet?

-How good are the polymer magazines for the M16?
-How can I start roll pins (split spring pins) straight without damaging them?
-What are the dimensions of large and small primers?

-How can I tell if the ammunition I have has corrosive primers?  
-What special procedure is needed to clean firearms used with corrosive primed ammunition?
-What is the difference between "case capacity," "powder capacity" and "bore volume" how are they measured?
-What is the difference between a "tangent nose" and a "secant nose" on a bullet?
-In some advanced ballistic calculations there is the term Rt/R ratio that is used in drag analysis.  How are those radii measured/computed?  
-What are the NRA's "firearms finish conditions?"
-How important is trimming cases to the "trim length?"
-Can you give me some tips on cleaning my cases?
-Should I full-length resize or only neck size my rifle cases?
-What is the BC of an airgun pellet?  
-What effect does the number of shots have on group size?  
-How often should I clean my firearms?  
-How stringent are the NATO ammunition specifications?  
-What is better.  A direct gas impingement or a gas piston AR rifle?  
-How  good are the moderately priced rangefinders?  
-What can I do about light primer hits hit with my M1 Carbine?  
-How can I tell if the chamber of my  AR is .223 SAAMI or 5.56 NATO?
-Can you suggest some inexpensive, reactive targets for youngsters?  
-What's with that small primer Federal .45 ACP ammo?