Is it better to have higher or lower grain ammo?

For hunting and any kind of defense shooting, a larger grain is generally better. Larger grain, heavier bullets, generally perform better inside a target. However, if there are multiple grains of jacketed hollow point ammunition, heavier is generally a little better.

Is higher grain 9mm better?

The Effects Of A Higher Grain Weight With 9mm Ammunition 9mm rounds are better with lower bullet grain since they often have a higher muzzle velocity, lower recoil, and are relatively more accurate.

Does a higher grain bullet do more damage?

A faster expanding bullet will often do more damage. It looks like from the above link that heavier rounds in fact have better penetration AND better expansion than lighter rounds.

Is higher grain ammo more expensive?

The more grains mean a heavier bullet. Heavier bullets mean more material used to make said bullet. Therefore, heavier bullets cost more. Why is ammunition so much more expensive for a bullet of a higher grain, for example, 149 grain .

What grain for 9mm is best?

Best 9mm Ammo

Speer Gold Dot 9mm 115 gr. at Palmetto State Armory.
Magtech Guardian 9mm +P 115 gr. 13.25.
Best 9mm Self-Defense (124 gr) Federal HST 9mm 124 gr.
Best 9mm Self-Defense (147 gr) Federal HST 9mm 147 gr.
Best 9mm Range Ammo. American Eagle 9mm 115 gr.
Blazer Brass 9mm. 8.50.
PMC Bronze 9mm. 12.75.

Does more grain mean more power?

Conclusion: Bullet Grain Lighter weight generally 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. Heavier weight generally means more effectiveness, making them excellent for defense, large game and combat.

Which is better 124 or 147 grain 9mm?

In my opinion 124 grains is the optimum bullet weight for the 9mm in achieving the right balance of expansion and penetration at velocities obtainable and standard pressures. The main advantage I see with the 147 grain bullets is for use as subsonic ammo.

Which is better a higher grain bullet or a lower grain bullet?

Lower grain bullets have more muzzle velocity, higher ft. lbs. of energy and more recoil. Typically less penetration vs. heavier bullets. I believe 158 is the standard weight the .38s are sighted in at the factory.

How does grain weight affect the recoil of a gun?

The effects of bullet weight and velocity on point of impact are therefore opposed, making the net result of switching factory loads hard to predict. Does the grain weight have any affect on the felt recoil of a gun? ie; 9mm 115gr and 147 gr.

Is there a relation between bullet grain and shooting ability?

It does not imply there is a direct relationship between bullet grain and a shooter’s ability. What Does ‘Bullet Grain’ Mean? A grain (“gr” for short) is a basic unit of weight measurement. One grain is equal to 1/7,000th of a pound or 1/437.5th of an ounce.

Which is more accurate 155 grain or 180 grain?

A 10 mm pistol will do better with 180 gr than 155 grain, a 40 S&W usually does better with 150-165 he. A 38 special will be more accurate with bullets 110 -158 gr, a 357 Mag with 158 to 180 gr. Reply