Maybe a measure of the diameter across the bullet where it has engraved by the lands and where it has not been engraved, coupled with taper and lead:tin alloy would give folks a good idea of how much force needs to be exerted (or more usefully, what diameter bullet needs to be cast).

Nice rifles indeed.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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