My range wont allow ammo that has steel in the bullet, I know some ammo uses steel in the jackets. They basically take the ammo and touch it to a magnet to check it.

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My range wont allow ammo that has steel in the bullet, I know some ammo uses steel in the jackets.  They basically take the ammo and touch it to a magnet to check it.

James G. · Answer

Thomas, this ammunition has a full bi-metal jacket and will attract a magnet Sir..

Michael W. · Answer

Thomas, The jacket is steel coated by copper. Tula and other Russian, Serbian and Ukraine manufactured ammo may use these bimetal bullets. Bimetal means 2 metals… steel and copper. The bullet jacket is made from a soft steel and then coated with one of more layers of copper. These round will not pass magnet test.

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My range wont allow ammo that has steel in the bullet, I know some ammo uses steel in the jackets. They basically take the ammo and touch it to a magnet to check it.