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rodwhaincamo · January 6, 2010, 01:03 PM

I've been told that hard cast bullets designed for great penetration are around 16-18 BH. What is the typical BH for standard LSWC style bullets? And how does BH equate to barrel leading? Are typical LSWC bullets highly susceptible to breaking apart if bone is struck?

January 6, 2010, 01:03 PM	#1
rodwhaincamo Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,246	Brinell Hardness I've been told that hard cast bullets designed for great penetration are around 16-18 BH. What is the typical BH for standard LSWC style bullets? And how does BH equate to barrel leading? Are typical LSWC bullets highly susceptible to breaking apart if bone is struck?