Interesting observation(450 marlin ammo)

Sig220_Ruger77

January 29, 2009 23:10

I have a couple of boxes of Hornady 350 gr. FP ammo for my .450 Marlin. One box is a newer box I bought with my gun. The 2nd box, is older(with the black/gray design box) that I bought off of here. Both boxes feature the same bullet, same velocity, and same point of impact according to the outside of the box. I take a round from the newer box and shake it, barely can hear the powder, if at all. I take a round from the older box and shake it, clearly hear the powder shake. Maybe a different powder producing similiar ballistics? I don't know, but I guess I will find out when I shoot them.

Jon

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  Hawk Carse

  January 30, 2009 03:43

  quote:Maybe a different powder producing similiar ballistics
  
  I think so.
  Any time somebody pops up on the internet wanting to know "What powder is in factory loads?" the stock answer is "It is a secret special blend that the powder mill does not sell to ordinary people."
  I think it is more like whatever reasonably suitable powder the ammo company got a low bid on this month, not necessarily what they will be using next month.

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