A BT base may "see" more pressure, but I've always understood FB bullets develop more chamber pressure because of the base obturation. One can increase charges with BT because less obturation tends toward lower chamber pressures, however increased charges may not be possible due to BT length extending into the case volume. The same powder charge behind a FB and BT will typically result in higher velocities with the FB, true or is there more to the story?


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FFL in Western CO