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Pastimes : Guns - America's Greatest Legacy
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To: w0z who wrote (3731)5/25/2016 6:55:02 PM
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The velocity is higher but the pressure may not be anywhere near the equivalent. The pressure might be 10% higher but not 30%. A change in powders and in bullet configuration (less bearing surface) may make greater velocity at equal pressures.

The method of usage if needed should be traditional target ammo to get accustomed to the weapon and then a few rounds of premium to learn the point of impact and to adjust sights. It is possible to carry very hot ammo with perfect reliability to fire while only exposing the gun to a few higher pressure rounds.

''''This is not the case with rounds like .380 ACP, .45 Colt or .38 Special."''''

The logic here is that many weapons in these calibers were built when tolerances and metallurgy produced less strength overall. A steady diet of hot loads in some weapons will create parts failure. Exploding in a chamber or cylinder is still remote. Modern weapons of the last 20 to 30 years are stronger but the liability issues will have them grouped as a CYA.

+P is another potential liability issue and also can loosen the mechanic of some weapons. But a small exposure will do no harm.

Bottom line, humans do not like getting shot with even the .22 short. It is not necessary to carry high end ammo if you are capable of hitting the bowling pin. If the target is juiced with non-OTC items, even the hot ones can be inefficient.

What I used to load in the '70s is now considered off the chart due to liability issues. If you compare a 50 year old reloading manual to a current edition the changes are dramatic.

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