bullet weights

[tonetone 0]

hello all,

would some one please explain to me bullet/ammunition weights? ive always used a .22lr and just bought the regular winchester sub/son it says on the box 40gr. Is this the weight of the bullet head/the bit that hits the target OR is this the weight of the powder. I have just got a 223 cz and going to be getting ammo for hoodies at 200yds so what do i look for?. i have been reading so many shooting mags that i have totaly confused myself.

cheers

tone

[SNAP SHOT 194]

metric units are grams the basic weight unit of the metric system, grains are the smallest weight unit of the english and U.S.weight system, used for both powder and bullet heads which could lead to a bit of confusion.

If you don't reload and are looking to buy ammo from your dealer then you will be looking for grains on the box. This is the bullet head weight on factory ammo.

then bigger the grain weight the heavier the bullet.

JUST A LITTLE EXTRA INFO.

Sometimes B.C. or (ballistic coefficent) the higher the bc the better the bullet will withstand the effects of the wind, to put it plainly.

[SportingShooter 0]

There are 7000 grains to the pound. So a 40gr bullets weighs only 2.6grams.

For the .223, you will need to find out which ammo your rifle likes and that which it is most accurate with.

Just as a starting point, Some have been using Hornady 40gr V-max on hoodies over in Ireland and there aint much left by all accounts. In a .223, depending on the twist rate of the barrel, then it should stabilise upto a 60gr bullet if it is pushed fast enough, but by far the most common in a .223 is 50/55 grain.