I'm talking about 185gr 45acp, 135gr 40sw, etc.
Where is the material taken from to make these bullets lighter than normal?
I just want to know specifically if the bullet is shortened to achieve lighter weight.
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I'm talking about 185gr 45acp, 135gr 40sw, etc.
Where is the material taken from to make these bullets lighter than normal?
I just want to know specifically if the bullet is shortened to achieve lighter weight.
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Shortening a .40 bullet for instance, makes it lighter(with regards to traditional copper/lead).
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Do they cut material from the base to shorten the overall length of the bullet, or is material dug out from the base to create a concave, but not affecting the length of the bullet?
I hope that makes sense....
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Generally lighter rounds are shorter than their heaver counterparts.
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Nothing is removed. the gilding metal that forms the jacket is smaller and forms a shorter cup. Subsequently, it will hold less lead when the bullet is swaged. If you set a 185gr JHP next to a 230gr JHP, the 185 will look like a shorter version of the 230. In the same caliber, a lighter bullet will have a lower sectional density, which adversely effects penetration and maximum point blank range.
Last edited by glocktogo; 02-03-11 at 14:19.
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The following demonstration uses Hornady 9mm XTP bullets.
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glock & molon, thanks for the info.
That's exactly what I wanted to know.
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Excellent picture, Molon.Originally Posted by Molon
The following demonstration uses Hornady 9mm XTP bullets.
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