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AllenJ · February 13, 2012, 04:08 PM

Your concerns are legit and your analysis is right on. Since Barnes bullets are longer than bullets that use lead there is more bullet surface in contact with the rifling. That means more friction than with a standard bullet of equal weight.

February 13, 2012, 04:08 PM	#3
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	Your concerns are legit and your analysis is right on. Since Barnes bullets are longer than bullets that use lead there is more bullet surface in contact with the rifling. That means more friction than with a standard bullet of equal weight.