Copper Jackets

NHmsj · 04-28-2008, 09:24 AM

What is the purpose of copper jackets on saboted bullets? I had assumed the purpose of copper jackets was to prevent leading of the bore, but to be honest, I guess I really don't know what the purpose of jacketing is. Anyone willing to share some insight on this matter?

msj

andrew cochran · 04-28-2008, 10:14 AM

To keep the bullet intacked. So it dosen't desentagrate. Like any other bullet.

Just a lead bullet will work in ML's but by using a jacket it will go in deeper and not expand so much.

04-28-2008, 09:24 AM	#1
NHmsj Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 133	Copper Jackets What is the purpose of copper jackets on saboted bullets? I had assumed the purpose of copper jackets was to prevent leading of the bore, but to be honest, I guess I really don't know what the purpose of jacketing is. Anyone willing to share some insight on this matter? msj __________________ "I yam what I yam, and that's all that I yam!" (Popeye the Sailor)

04-28-2008, 10:14 AM	#2
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,183	To keep the bullet intacked. So it dosen't desentagrate. Like any other bullet. Just a lead bullet will work in ML's but by using a jacket it will go in deeper and not expand so much. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!