The law of gravity dictates that a bullet will begin to drop toward the earth from the moment it leaves the rifle barrel. The reason that some rifles shoot “flatter” than others is simply because their bullets travel faster and are able to cover more distance in a given amount of time. The bullets still drop to the earth at a rate of acceleration of 32 fps, but they simply cover more ground than slower bullets before dropping a given distance. It is necessary to elevate the rifle’s bore slightly...