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AlaskaMike · October 1, 2009, 12:33 PM

Yep. The smaller bullet doesn't grip the rifling in the larger caliber revolver's barrel, and isn't stabilized in any way as it exits the barrel. Not only doesn't it grip the rifling, but it's bouncing and skidding to some degree as well.

Mike

October 1, 2009, 12:33 PM	#12
AlaskaMike Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Posts: 947	Yep. The smaller bullet doesn't grip the rifling in the larger caliber revolver's barrel, and isn't stabilized in any way as it exits the barrel. Not only doesn't it grip the rifling, but it's bouncing and skidding to some degree as well. Mike