Name: You're Reading Ammo Boxes WRONG! | A Gunsmith Explains Grains (Archive)
Uploaded: 2025-11-08T13:31:15+00:00
Duration: 10 min 2 s
Description: Are you sure you know what "grains" on your ammo box actually means? Many shooters, both new and experienced, make a critical mistake when reading ammunition specs, often confusing projectile weight w

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Are you sure you know what "grains" on your ammo box actually means? Many shooters, both new and experienced, make a critical mistake when reading ammunition specs, often confusing projectile weight with powder charge. This video breaks down the fundamentals of ammunition grains, explaining exactly what you're buying. We'll cover why this measurement is so important for accuracy, velocity, and performance, and demonstrate the difference between various types of projectiles like hollow points and full metal jackets.
Are you confident you're choosing the right grain weight for your firearm? Let us know in the comments!

0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Ammunition Basics: Grains
0:33 - What "Grain" Means on the Box
1:05 - Cartridge Components Explained
2:10 - The "Grain" is Projectile Weight, NOT Powder
2:29 - What Are Grains? A Unit of Measurement
4:00 - Why Are Grains Important?
5:14 - Grains and Velocity
6:14 - Grains and Suppressors
7:31 - Different Types of Projectiles
9:57 - Final Thoughts