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Molycoated bullet question

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08 March 2002, 18:30
<m'bogo>
Molycoated bullet question
Do molycoated bullets tend to increase velocity, given same powder charge, versus regular bullets? I'm guessing they do, but will someone advise? Thanks.

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08 March 2002, 18:34
<Big Stick>
Actually,less speed will be yielded. Moly reduces friction in the bore,that reduces pressures and that reduces velocities.

In my experience you can get that velocity back and improve upon it. To do so,of course takes more propellant............

08 March 2002, 18:51
Pyrotek
Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.
Sometimes the bullet loses velocity for lower pressure, sometimes the bullet gain more velocity for lower friction.
09 March 2002, 02:41
<Big Stick>
I've yet to see one speed up,but of course most anything is possible...........