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Old 04-06-2008, 08:25 PM   #1
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HP ammo smells different than JHP
Is this just me or does all HP ammo smell different when fired (a stronger gunpowder smell) than FMJ?

This is especially noticeable in an indoor range. It is true, for me at least, across many different brands of HP and JHP. All the HP's smell alike and all the JHP's smell alike, but different.

EDIT: HP vs. FMJ -- Not JHP!
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Is this just me or does all HP ammo smell different when fired (a stronger gunpowder smell) than JHP?

This is especially noticeable in an indoor range. It is true, for me at least, across many different brands of HP and JHP. All the HP's smell alike and all the JHP's smell alike, but different.
HP is short for hollow point, jhp is short jacketed hollow point. Not sure which ammo you're comparing.
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HP is short for hollow point, jhp is short jacketed hollow point. Not sure which ammo you're comparing.

Hmmmm.....
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Might be all that vaporized lead from those unjacketed rounds.
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F***!!!! I totally meant HP vs. FMJ ! ! !
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F***!!!! I totally meant HP vs. FMJ ! ! !
Sure you did!!!!

Different powders for different purposes. They will smell different based on the different powder compositions.


Speaking of which...

I really like the way Eley target ammo smells.
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I've noticed that some brands of ammo will smell different. Wolf has a distinctive smell.
I don't shoot much factory ammo anymore, mainly reloads but even with reloads there is a certain smell to a particular brand and type of powder.
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Sure you did!!!!

Different powders for different purposes. They will smell different based on the different powder compositions.


Speaking of which...

I really like the way Eley target ammo smells.
Hey, I said I was stupid! I personally like my Speer 9mm +P shorts.
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How 'bout we not talk about smelling underwear, ok?
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