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There are hundreds of possible loads, depending on WHICH powder, and WHICH bullet. Rather than give you a load, we would rather refer you to a good reloading manual. Lyman makes a very good manual. The amount of powder must be correct for THAT type of powder AND the weight/type of bullet used.
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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.
How many grains of powder in a pound of powder?
1 pound = 7 000 grain
What does the grain number of a bullet mean?
Grain refers to the weight of the bullet when measured on a powder scale.
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.
How do different grain sizes of gunpowder act?
size of grain of gun powder matter. it burns differently
Are there different size grains for reloading?
Grains are a unit of weight. Bullets, powder charges and brass casings are all measured in grain weight. So, yes there are different grain weights in reloading. There are also different powder grains, as in the texture of the powder. Those include, stick powder, ball powder, flake powder, etc...
What is a grain of black powder in grams?
ABOUT 15.1 grains to a gram.
How many grains of powder in 5.56?
It depends greatly on the weight of the projectile, and the exact type of powder used. Though in general, the grain weight of a 5.56 powder charge is between 20 and 26 grains. Much more than that won't fit in the case.
What is the difference between 'meal powder' and 'gun powder'?
Meal powder is the fine dust left over when black powder (gunpowder) is corned and screened to separate it into different grain sizes. It is gun powder dust.
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......
What is the lowest grain for a 303?
You will have to specify if you are talking about projectile weight or powder charge.
