GunAdmirer
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I think all the reading of reloading guides has finally gotten to me.
According to my Lyman manual, it seems that the powder charges for lead bullets is less than for the same weight of jacketed bullets. The pressures listed seem comparable. I know that the bullets are very different in construction and resistance.
Here's my questions:
If a lead and jacketed bullet were similar in construction and handloaded using the same powder charge and components, would the lead bullet generate greater pressure and velocity than the jacketed?
Does the lead bullet generate higher pressures with a lower powder charge because it seals better?
Can a lead bullet be driven to higher velocities (within safe pressures) using jacketed data if leading were not an issue?
Obviously, I am confused.
According to my Lyman manual, it seems that the powder charges for lead bullets is less than for the same weight of jacketed bullets. The pressures listed seem comparable. I know that the bullets are very different in construction and resistance.
Here's my questions:
If a lead and jacketed bullet were similar in construction and handloaded using the same powder charge and components, would the lead bullet generate greater pressure and velocity than the jacketed?
Does the lead bullet generate higher pressures with a lower powder charge because it seals better?
Can a lead bullet be driven to higher velocities (within safe pressures) using jacketed data if leading were not an issue?
Obviously, I am confused.