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Reloaders have always known that lead bullets need lubrication. Dry lead on a dry barrel causes real problems.

Pistol cartridges NameBullet diameterShoulder9mm Glisenti9.02 (.355)-9×19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger)9.02 (.355)-.357 SIG9.02 (.355)9.68 (.381)9mm Browning Long9.09 (.358)-17 more rows

The nominal bore of a 9mm barrel groove to groove is typically 0.355 inches. The distance land to land varies but is generally around 0.350 +/- 0.0020.

For most 9mm pistols a . 358 bullet works fine, but the often recommended . 355-. 356 is a sure receipe for heavy bore leading.

This characteristic makes jacketed bullets an excellent choice for shooting scenarios that require high velocity and precision, such as competitive shooting or hunting. Additionally, the jacket minimizes exposed lead from making direct contact with the firearm's barrel, minimizing the amount of lead fouling.

Cast lead alloy and swaged lead bullets require a diameter about 0.001" greater than normal jacketed bullet diameter to shoot accurately and prevent cylinder throat and bore leading in revolvers. With revolvers of modern manufacture, that should work out to 0.358" diameter bullets for the . 38 Spl.

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So we need to measure the diameter of the bullets we cast and compare it to a jacketed bullet. Also, too large a diameter in our cast bullet will bulge the casing when seating. Different sizing dies can produce a different diameter bullet. Some casters even go as far as to using a process called ?slugging?.

With a little research, you've probably learned that every caliber typically has a standard sized bullet diameter (9mm are typically . 355 or . 356" in diameter, for example).

With a little research, you've probably learned that every caliber typically has a standard sized bullet diameter (9mm are typically . 355 or . 356" in diameter, for example).