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eric.hofmann
Hi gang,

Is it safe to assume that lighter bullets require lighter charges and produce lighter recoils?...
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  • 1KYDSTR
    Actually, in onr respect you have it backwards...lighter bullets require HEAVIER charges, while producing lighter recoil when trying to achieve higher velocities. ALWAYS keep in mind, when using the same powder and going up in bullet weight, REDUCE the charge incrementally as bullet weight goes up! Additionally, there is NO SUCH THING as a naive question! Not asking such questions is what gets people hurt in this hobby, so never hesitate to fire the questions at the Forum members...we are only too happy to help if we can!

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  • eastwood44mag
    That depends on what you're comparing. Within the same cartridge, you can probably use the same charge, or you can adjust, just follow instructions from the company. If the bullets are close in weight, you probably won't notice any substantial difference in recoil.
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  • p3skyking
    Short answer...no. It is best to consult a loading manual for your loads, especially if you have little experience.

    While powder is considered a propellent, certain conditions can render it an explosive. One such condition is a case with too little powder. The optimum condition for a powder charge is to completely fill a case. This is possible by the use of the proper powder. Weight and bulk are not the same in all powders.

    Get a good loading manual that explains exactly what you want to know.

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  • john carr
    Well they don't "require" lighter charges; you can use the same charges that you would with heavier bullets. The lighter bullets will give you less pressure than the heavier bullets with the same powder charge, and everything else being equal will give more velocity. Speaking in generalities, handloaders use the lighter bullets to attain higher velocity or less felt recoil with the same powder charge, or a somewhat greater powder charge.
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