When talking ammo what's the number of grains mean?

[Robertbarone]

when buying 30-30 ammo,does the number of grains represent the amount of powder or the weight of the projectile?

 

[grwd]

a grain is a measure of weight. Like pounds, ounces, etc.

bullets and powder are both weight based on grain amount.

there are 437.5 grains in 1 ounce .

 

[Furious_George]

When you're buying live ammunition, the grains listed on the box will be your projectile weight.

 

[mr ed]

Grains on a current ammo box decription is the weight of the bullet.
Old time ammo was named for the amount of powder in them.
45/70 = 45cal with 70 grains blackpowder.
30/30 = 30 cal with 30 grains blackpowder.
but they would still list the bullet weight seperate.

 

[odie1]

...and if you are math challenged like me..

7000 grains - 1 lbs.

Odie1

 

[spyglass]

......various grains should also be part of your (healthy) diet.....wheat, barley, rye, whole grains, etc. (Sorry, coudden helpit.....)

 

[Dr_Mitch]

It refers to the projectile weight.