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Grain is a unit of weight, like pounds ounces or grams. There are 7000 grains to a US pound. Both bullets and powder charges are measured in grains. However, when referring to a particular version of a cartridge, grain will USUALLY refer to the weight of the bullet- as in a 125 gr. .357- they are speaking of a .357 Magnum cartridge loaded with a 125 grain bullet.
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What does the grain mean in a bullet?
Grain refers to the weight of the bullet when measured on a powder scale.
What does the grain number of a bullet mean?
Grain refers to the weight of the bullet when measured on a powder scale.
Is one grain of bullet weight equal to one grain of powder weight?
Yes. A grain is 64.79891 milligrams or 0.0647 grams regardless of what you are weighing. Of course, as another keen poster pointed out the volume of 'bullet' and the volume of powder will not be the same because the two substances have different densities. A ton of feathers weighs the same as a ton of bricks.
What is the difference in grains of bullets for black powder?
The grains of a bullet, be it black powder or not , is the weight of the bullet. Lets say you have a .50 caliber rifle, and fire a 250 grain bullet at a target and hit dead center. Then fire a 300 grain bullet, that bullet will hit slightly lower on the target , but will have more force or stopping power" due to the weight. So the higher the grain the heaver the bullet.
How many grains of powder is the ''Hambrusch Hunting Weapons 'Rhino Rifle' chambered in 600 Nitro Express regulated for and what velocity would bring that to with 900 grain bullet?
900 grain jacketed bullet 158gr Hodgdon 4831 powder
What is the difference between the grain of a bullet?
Grain is the weight of the bullet. They are measured in grains as opposed to grams or ounces. I'm sorry I can't tell you where that started. Powder is also measured in grains.
What is the difference in grain count for ammunition?
Grain is a measure of weight, like gram or ounces. It can refer to the weight of powder, or the weight of a bullet.
What is a good powder load for 38 special?
bullseye powder 2.8 to 3.0 grains. about 148 grain bullet, plus or minus......
How much gun powder is in a bullet?
It depends on the bullet. It can be as little as less than 1 grain, or as much as several grains or more, especially for larger calibers.
Convert a 260 grain bullet to lbs?
260 grains is equal to 0.037 pounds.
What is grain in regards to a firearm?
A measurement of weight. Usually applies to the bullet weight and/or powder charge. There are 437.5 gr to an ounce
What does grain mean in gun terms?
A grain is a weight. Smaller than an ounce or a gram- its a tiny amount. When talking about guns, grains refers to how much gunpowder is in each bullet. A bullet with more grains of gunpowder has more bang to it than a bullet with less grains of gun powder.
