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Old 11-01-2017, 08:28 AM
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Default Mixed up my 150 and 180 gr Hornady GMX

I have 2 boxes of Hornady gmx, 150 gr and 1 box 180 gr. Haven't used any for about 5 yrs and now that I want to use them I see they are mixed up. I notice some shells have a silver primer and some a gold. I can't find any info on these colors online. The question is how do I tell the difference between the 150 and 180 gr? Weigh them? If so, anyone in Cranston have a scale?

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Old 11-01-2017, 08:53 AM
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Old 11-01-2017, 09:18 AM
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Assuming 30cal the 180 could be longer?
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/#!/
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Old 11-01-2017, 09:59 AM
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Assuming 30cal the 180 could be longer?
https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/#!/
Think I have it figured out. Thanks for your help.
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Old 11-01-2017, 06:02 PM
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a scale would help
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Old 11-01-2017, 07:13 PM
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all you need is a home made balance, scale not required
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Old 11-04-2017, 01:45 PM
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If so, anyone in Cranston have a scale?

Thanks everyone!
I'm in McKenzie Towne... PM me if you want to sort by weight.

But the primers might be a good-enough indicator if they're all factory ammo, especially if it's just 2 individual boxes mixed up.


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