MM-311/312-RBTRF IV 162/165

[ETEX]

Jim, Part 4 list bullets 162/165 as the Tennessee Rifle and it is difficult to determine if these are the same bullet with just either a bad spot on the nose are if it is two different bullet varities. I believe these two bullets are the counter parts listed as the MM-311/312 unknown carbine. I believe the MM-311 and 312 to be the same bullet with cavity misidentification by the MM. The MM-311 I have in my collection measures at .503 x .859 x 327 with a conical cavity. Clarification or comments would be appreciated not only from Jim but any and all forum members. I am not attempting to split hairs with these bullets but trying to narrow down the MM-302/303 and the MM-311/312 for identification purposes. I believe the MM-302/303 are different bullets with the MM-311/312 being the same bullet.

[Jim T]

#162 and 165 look to be basically the same bullet.  I don't know where 162 came from, but I can see that I inserted the pic later (into the group shot).  Dean probably just put it in since the rings appear different.

These things are like collecting Enfields and Dimmicks....a zillion variations.

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Jim, thanks for the response and clarification. That was my thoughts on the 162/165 but wanted to bounce the question off of yall.

A very good example of the variations of the same bullet that may be referenced as a single bullet in the MM are the RBTRF IV Bullets 241 through 245 (MM-453 Sharpshooter). All are the same bullet (except 242) and show variations in sizes and charateristics associated to one bullet. 

Jim, not JA3R, the 241-245 are fantastic CS 3 Ringers