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James K · February 8, 2013, 04:34 PM

The second number on those old black powder cartridges represents the weight of the black powder charge in grains. Sometimes there is a third number, indicating the bullet weight, also in grains.

Jim

February 8, 2013, 04:34 PM	#9
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	The second number on those old black powder cartridges represents the weight of the black powder charge in grains. Sometimes there is a third number, indicating the bullet weight, also in grains. Jim