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rookie · 06-09-2002, 10:19 PM

hello agian,
ok lets say i have my handgun andi know the size bullet i need, now can you explain what make stuff like 125 grain and those other numbers next to the bullet mean????
thanks for any info!

BattleRifleG3 · 06-10-2002, 12:43 PM

If only I had my charts here...
If memory is right, 1 gram is about 15.6 grains. I think a 180gr bullet is 11.66 grams.
Also, there are a lot of different shapes of bullets out there, which primarily affect what happens when it hits the target, ie mushrooming, fragmenting, etc.

As far as other numbers go, have you ever taken physics? If so, explaining some things may be easier.

dave375hh · 06-10-2002, 02:59 PM

rookie,

Those numbers represent the weight of the bullet in grains of weight. There are 7000 grains in a pound, and 437.2 grains in an ounce. Grains are the most common form of weight measure in shooting and reloading when measuring small weights under 2 ounces or so.

Dave375

rookie · 06-16-2002, 10:59 PM

thanks

06-09-2002, 10:19 PM	#1
rookie Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 31	more bullet question hello agian, ok lets say i have my handgun andi know the size bullet i need, now can you explain what make stuff like 125 grain and those other numbers next to the bullet mean???? thanks for any info!

06-10-2002, 12:43 PM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,397 Images: 13	If only I had my charts here... If memory is right, 1 gram is about 15.6 grains. I think a 180gr bullet is 11.66 grams. Also, there are a lot of different shapes of bullets out there, which primarily affect what happens when it hits the target, ie mushrooming, fragmenting, etc. As far as other numbers go, have you ever taken physics? If so, explaining some things may be easier. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

06-10-2002, 02:59 PM	#3
dave375hh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 587	rookie, Those numbers represent the weight of the bullet in grains of weight. There are 7000 grains in a pound, and 437.2 grains in an ounce. Grains are the most common form of weight measure in shooting and reloading when measuring small weights under 2 ounces or so. Dave375 __________________ Dave 375 H&H

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06-16-2002, 10:59 PM	#4
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