Trajectory Comparison Graph
This graph combines the trajectories of the 5 graphs above to compare the performance of the test rifles.
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Supplemental Data   When plotting the graph above it was noticed that the performance of the M91/30 surpassed that of the Finnish M91.  This occured with all three types of Hungarian heavy ball evaluated.  The Finnish M91 outperformed the M91/30 with all other types of ammo tested.  To explore this further the three types of Hungarian heavy ball were fired through three more M91/30s.  The 2nd and 3rd rifles, both Soviet M91/30s, outperformed the Finnish M91, while the 4th rifle, a Finnish M91/30, fell slightly behind the Finnish M91.  It is believed that the ammo is most nearly matched to the M91/30 barrel length and slightly larger bores found in the Soviet rifles and achieves maximum performance in these rifles.

Notes on the graphs  The graphs above each represent two sets of data.  The red line is the path of the bullet fired from the rifle with the sights zeroed at 200 yards.   The bullet exits the muzzle at a distance a fraction of an inch below zero inches.   This represents the height of the sight over the centerline of the bore.  The bullet rises above zero in a trajectory that then passes through zero again at 200 yards and continues downward.  The blue line is the the bullet drop in inches for the distance traveled.  This begins at the muzzle at zero inches and decreases with distance not taking sight height or zero distance into account.

Trajectory Comparison Graph
This graph combines the trajectories of the 4 graphs above to compare the performance of the test rifles.
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Bullet Velocity to 500 yards in Feet per Second

Bullet Energy to 500 yards in Foot Pounds