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Offline ironglowjr

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34 Grain bullet instead of 35 grain, ok?
« on: January 17, 2010, 02:06:39 PM »
Hey guys i got an awsome deal on some 34 grain bullets for my 218 bee, the only thing is, is that i can only find a powder mix for 35 grain. can i use the same mix as 35 for the 34? Or mayby just take a "bit" out of the 35 grain mix. Or mayby someone has a good combo for this .... ihave the folowing:
   1. IMR 4198, and hodgdon Lil Gun for powder
   2. 34 grain bullets

Any good loads for my 218 bee with these products.........
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Re: 34 Grain bullet instead of 35 grain, ok?
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2010, 02:08:49 PM »
As long as the bullets are of similar construction (i.e., both cast or both jacketed) you can use the same load for both.  One grain difference in bullet weight is inconsequential.
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Re: 34 Grain bullet instead of 35 grain, ok?
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2010, 02:20:02 PM »
About the only time it would make a difference is if you were using say a Barnes bullet with standard jacketed data , thats due to the type of metal used and the amount of drag , the Barnes would create a higher pressure .

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Re: 34 Grain bullet instead of 35 grain, ok?
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2010, 02:46:00 PM »
thanks guys you really gave me a fuzzy feeling!!! lol
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