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SL1 · March 30, 2010, 11:28 AM

I still have a few Speer bullets that look just like that one. I think they were referred to as "3/4 jackets". The intent was to completely cover the bearing surface to avoid leading, but otherwise have a soft lead core.

SL1

March 30, 2010, 11:28 AM	#6
SL1 Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2007 Posts: 2,001	I still have a few Speer bullets that look just like that one. I think they were referred to as "3/4 jackets". The intent was to completely cover the bearing surface to avoid leading, but otherwise have a soft lead core. SL1