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Both are measured in grains. However, when referring to a complete cartridge, it's typically used to describe the projectile (e.g., 130 gr. JHP is definitely a reference to the projectile).

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What is the difference in grain count for ammunition?

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What is the difference in grains of bullets for black powder?

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What does the gr refer to in ammunition markings powder charge or bullet weight?

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