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T. O'Heir · August 9, 2018, 11:29 AM

"...assuming they are..." The only thing you can tell by just looking at 'em is the brand of brass, the cartridge name, type of bullet and the colour.
You can probably be right that a jacketed bullet will be loaded to a higher velocity than a cast bullet.
No such thing as corrosive smokeless powder. The 'corrosive' part is and always has been the primer.

August 9, 2018, 11:29 AM	#20
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...assuming they are..." The only thing you can tell by just looking at 'em is the brand of brass, the cartridge name, type of bullet and the colour. You can probably be right that a jacketed bullet will be loaded to a higher velocity than a cast bullet. No such thing as corrosive smokeless powder. The 'corrosive' part is and always has been the primer. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!