I've got one pack of 295 Grn. Copper Jacketed PB's and I have another pack of the 295 Grn. Non-jacketed PB's. Both are hollowpoints.

Is there any difference in ballistics b/t the two bullets? Which will have the better penetration and bullet performance?

As long as they are the same grain bullet, point of inpact will be the same. Some guys practice with the lead because its cheaper. In my opinion the jacketed bullet will give better performance in hunting situations.

Theoretically, they will shoot the same. However, I've noticed that when shooting the 348gr leads and the 348gr jacketed aero-tips - I have to reduce my load 5 to 10gr for the lead bullets in order to keep my accuracy up. There is a ballistic difference with the aeros that is not evident with the plain jacketed model, so it's hard to say that this will aplly in your case.

I would expect the lead bullets to travel at a very slightly slower speed than the jacketed model, since copper is slicker than lead. But I doubt than this difference would equate to more than a 5gr change in lowder load.

Only one way to find out for sure - shoot both at the same target and see how far apart the holes are.

As far as performance on game goes - the lead projectile is less likely to pass all the way through the animal than the jacketed one is....especially at distance. Both should expand well out to 100yds - past that then the jacketed model is probably the best.


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