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btmj · October 5, 2012, 07:42 PM

I did not realize that 8mm projectiles were so light. 140 grains is a pretty low sectional density for 8mm. It implies a low ballistic coefficient.

I think the German WWII military ammo was heavier, wasn't it ? 190 grains or so?

October 5, 2012, 07:42 PM	#4
btmj Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2011 Location: Near St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 864	I did not realize that 8mm projectiles were so light. 140 grains is a pretty low sectional density for 8mm. It implies a low ballistic coefficient. I think the German WWII military ammo was heavier, wasn't it ? 190 grains or so?