lighter weight handgun loads

[kal]

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.

[Fail-Safe]

Base.

Shortening a .40 bullet for instance, makes it lighter(with regards to traditional copper/lead).

[kal]

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....

[5pins]

Generally lighter rounds are shorter than their heaver counterparts.

[glocktogo]

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.

[Molon]

The following demonstration uses Hornady 9mm XTP bullets.



http://www.box.net/shared/static/neit7vsg6s.jpg



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[kal]

glock & molon, thanks for the info.

That's exactly what I wanted to know.

[481]

The following demonstration uses Hornady 9mm XTP bullets.



http://www.box.net/shared/static/neit7vsg6s.jpg



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Excellent picture, Molon. :)

Now...once you've glued them to the ceiling how do you remove them after you've taken the picture? :eek:

:p