How far a 17th century musketball can kill?
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13m
Ever wondered what is the largest distance a 17th century lead round ball fired from a matchlock musket have enough energy to cause a life threatening wound? Here is one answer based on the experimental archaeology project connected to the siege of Novi Zrin in 1664.
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