Thread: 270 over penetration at close range?

Originally Posted by Spook

I seen some reloaded ammo used on the weekend that had had the projectiles stood in water and then had the pointy end subjected to heat before loading into cases...theory is supposed to enable projectiles normally used for long ranges to expand better on animals taken at shorter distances...first I have heard of it...be interested to know what the process is called so I can look it up for further information.

Annealing the jacket? I guess to soften the copper up a bit. Sounds like a huge shag around. Buy a better bullet.

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Annealing the jacket? I guess to soften the copper up a bit. Sounds like a huge shag around. Buy a better bullet.

Cheers for that...I thought the same about buying a better projectile...the guy who done it does load development, so I guess it is just another bullshit add-on to justify getting someone to spend more money.