{"id":1305,"date":"2023-10-12T21:09:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T21:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2023-10-12T21:09:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T21:09:17","slug":"bullet-grain-what-it-means-and-why-its-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1305","title":{"rendered":"Bullet Grain: What It Means and Why It&#8217;s Important"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a new gun owner, you probably don\u2019t really know what bullet grain means.\u00a0You may look at a box of ammo, see \u201c115-grain\u201d written on the side, shrug, and flip it over to look at what you really care about: the price tag. Before you do that, take some advice from a few seasoned firearm aficionados and consider the grain for the ammunition you\u2019re purchasing.<\/p>\n<p>Why think about bullet grain, you may ask? Well, actually, the size, shape, and material your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ammo<\/a> is made out of affects factors such as accuracy, recoil, and terminal ballistics. Let\u2019s check out what bullet grain really means and how it can make you a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/pro-athlete-marksmanship-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">better overall marksman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: this is an article for a new gun owner to explain the basic concepts of bullet grain and how weight may or may not impact the shooting experience. It does not imply there is a direct relationship between bullet grain and a shooter\u2019s ability.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What Does \u2018Bullet Grain\u2019 Mean?<\/h2>\n<p>A grain (\u201cgr\u201d for short) is a basic unit of weight measurement. One grain is equal to 1\/7,000 of a pound or 1\/437.5 of an ounce. If you\u2019re like me and have a hard time imagining realistically how much things weigh, here are some common household items I use as a guide to put things in perspective:<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>A new dime weighs about 34.5 grains<\/li>\n<li>A dollar bill weighs about 15.4 grains<\/li>\n<li>A sheet of printer paper weighs about 77 grains<\/li>\n<li>A \u201cAA\u201d battery weighs roughly 385 grains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All bullets are classified based on their weight in grains. For example, the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/handgun-ammo\/9mm-luger-or-9x19mm\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9mm Luger<\/a> cartridges have bullet weights of 115 grains, 124 grains, or 147 grains.<\/p>\n<p>The range of bullet weights is actually much wider than what you might think, with the lightest being 17 grains such as in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/rimfire\/17-hmr\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.17 HMR<\/a> round and the heaviest being upward of 700 grains such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/.50-bmg\/ammunition\/rifle-ammo\/?brand=.50BMG&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.50 BMG<\/a> cartridges. Most rounds have a shorter standard range than that, though. One example is the classic AR-15 .<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/.223-remington\/ammunition\/rifle-ammo\/?brand=.223Remington&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">223 cartridge<\/a>, which ranges from 40\u201377+ grains with the standard being 55 grains. If you\u2019re more of a 9mm Luger type, those usually come in options ranging between 60\u2013160 grains.<\/p>\n<p>A common misconception when it comes to the term \u201cgrain\u201d is that the number on the ammo box is a reference to the amount of gunpowder in the cartridge (which, to be fair, gunpowder is also measured in grains if you\u2019re into handloading). The label, however, is strictly speaking about the weight of the bullet (projectile that exits the barrel). Now that we\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/15-common-firearm-acronyms-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">covered the basics<\/a> of what \u201cgrain\u201d refers to, let\u2019s take a look at how you can use that knowledge to improve your shooting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\".22 LR Ammo Pile\" class=\"wp-image-52960 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=1266%2C844&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\".22 LR Ammo Pile\" class=\"wp-image-52960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?resize=1266%2C844&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_187084476-1.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Advantages of a Lighter Bullet<\/h2>\n<p>There are so many great options out there for ammunition. When choosing which type of cartridge to use, you\u2019ll want to consider several factors such as the type of shooting you\u2019ll be doing (hunting, plinking, self-defense, etc.) and which rounds feed better through your firearm. We\u2019ll take those factors into account when comparing lighter-weight bullets to heavier weights, and also discuss how the grain of the bullet affects accuracy, recoil, and terminal ballistics.<\/p>\n<h3>Accuracy<\/h3>\n<p>With a lighter bullet, you generate more overall speed, which means a flatter trajectory. This makes lighter rounds excellent for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/long-range-shooting-start\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">long-distance shooting<\/a>. The lower-grain cartridges are also great for hunting if you plan on making longer shots at smaller game animals such as coyotes or prairie dogs.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to watch out for, though, is wind. Because of the lighter weight, these bullets can be blown off course more easily.<\/p>\n<h3>Recoil<\/h3>\n<p>You may equate lighter bullets to lighter recoil, which may or may not be true based on the type of recoil management your gun has. Theoretically, though, a lighter bullet should have <em>more<\/em> recoil because of Newton\u2019s \u201cequal, but opposite reaction\u201d theory. We already talked about lighter rounds having more energy and that energy must go somewhere\u2026<\/p>\n<p>So, instead of arguing the differences in recoil between light and heavy bullets, let\u2019s leave it at this: firing lighter bullets usually feels \u201csnappier,\u201d while firing heavy bullets feels more like a \u201croll\u201d or \u201cpull.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"337\" alt=\"Bullets ammunition on stone table wide banner or panorama. Bullet background copy space. Rounds and ammo into 9mm hand gun.\" class=\"wp-image-52956 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=1024%2C539&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=768%2C404&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=1266%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=640%2C337&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=640%2C337&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bullets ammunition on stone table wide banner or panorama. Bullet background copy space. Rounds and ammo into 9mm hand gun.\" class=\"wp-image-52956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=1024%2C539&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=768%2C404&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?resize=1266%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_308295604-4.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Terminal Ballistics<\/h3>\n<p>Though you\u2019ll get more speed with a lighter bullet, you do give up a certain amount of energy when talking terminal ballistics (aka how the bullet strikes the target). Less mass means your shot generally won\u2019t carry as far into the target as a heavier round would, so you\u2019ll want to be shooting at non-living targets or smaller game animals in order to keep things more humane.<\/p>\n<p>To recap, lighter grain bullets will give you the advantage of speed and distance, making them perfect for competition or long-range shooting, but have snappier recoil and less penetrating energy when they hit the target.<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of a Heavier Bullet<\/h2>\n<p>When you get into the higher-grain cartridges, you gain a lot in terms of effectiveness. Here\u2019s how our heavier contenders stack up in terms of accuracy, recoil, and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/real-world-terminal-ballistics-for-self-defense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">terminal ballistics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<h3>Accuracy<\/h3>\n<p>A heavier bullet is not going to go as far. So, if you take a 400-grain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/buffalo-bore\/ammunition\/?brand=BuffaloBore&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buffalo Bore<\/a> Dangerous Game round and try to hit a pig that\u2019s 300 yards away, you\u2019re probably going to miss what you were aiming at. But, on the flip side, the extra weight gives the bullet more stabilization against wind gusts. So, if you get within 100 yards of the pig, you\u2019ll probably have a nice trophy to mount.<\/p>\n<p>Realistically, if you\u2019re just taking your firearm out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/range-gear\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">range<\/a> for some fun plinking, bullet weight won\u2019t matter much. It will really just depend on what you can afford, and what your weapon likes best.<\/p>\n<h3>Recoil<\/h3>\n<p>Since recoil is calculated based on several factors including bullet weight, velocity, type of propellant, and design of the weapon, the bullet grain you choose will affect how much your shots will kick. How the shooter feels the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/shooting-101-recoil-control-marksmanship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recoil<\/a>, though, is totally subjective, so even though a heavier round may technically generate recoil, it\u2019s still a matter of how you personally perceive the blast.<\/p>\n<p>One thing about heavier rounds that definitely reduces heavier recoil, is using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/subsonic\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subsonic rounds<\/a> with a good suppressor. Subsonics are basically all heavier in weight and, with the aid of a suppressor, generate a small enough amount of energy to be absorbed very effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Terminal Ballistics<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s where the heavier rounds really shine. If you want effectiveness for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/ar-15-survival-situations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">defensive situations<\/a>, larger game, or combat, then higher-grain cartridges will get the job done. The heavier the bullet, the better expansion and penetration you\u2019ll get on impact. This means quicker and more humane kills.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"A pile of .223 ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-52957 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=1266%2C844&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A pile of .223 ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-52957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?resize=1266%2C844&amp;ssl=1 1266w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_193532364.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion:\u00a0Bullet Grain<\/h2>\n<p>Many law-enforcement agencies are starting to choose rounds on the heavier side. The FBI, who landed on the Hornady Critical Duty 175-grain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/.40-sandw\/ammunition\/handgun-ammo\/?brand=.40S&amp;W=&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.40 S&amp;W<\/a> as its go-to. So, as you begin to think about how your choice in bullet weight will affect your shooting, keep these things in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lighter weight<\/strong>\u00a0<em>generally<\/em> means more speed and distance, but also more recoil and less power at the target. Lighter bullets are good for competition and long-range shooting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heavier weight<\/strong> <em>generally\u00a0<\/em>means more effectiveness, making them excellent for defense, large game, and combat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter what ammo you choose, remember to experiment a bit to see what weights work best in your gun and don\u2019t forget to have fun as you get to shooting.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What are your preferred bullet grain weights for different applications? Let us know in the Comment section<\/strong>.<\/h4>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This post was originally published in\u00a0August of 2020. It has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and clarity.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/bullet-grain\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bullet-grain\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a new gun owner, you probably don\u2019t really know what bullet grain means.\u00a0You may look at a box of ammo, see \u201c115-grain\u201d written on the side, shrug, and flip it over to look at what you really care about: the price tag. 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