Federal 38spcl 125gr Nyclads

[Robert B]

I just picked up a box of these for my Dad's 38 spcl with a four inch bbl. What does nyclad stand for? What's the blue coating made of, and what does the coating do for you? Thanks.

 

[flop-shank]

Nyclad stands for "nylon clad" since the blue coating is nylon (plastic). The coating eliminates all the airborne lead that you would normally get from a lead bullet.

 

[nitesite]

Add to that, the nylon is much softer than a copper jacket so with a soft lead core you will see better expansion from lower velocities with the Nyclad.