I noticed that reloaded ammo is always worse than factory loads, with 10% higher dispersion and 10% lower damage. Curious as to the rationale behind this. I only shoot with friends, but according to them handloaded ammo is generally superior to factory loads.

As there’s no solid numbers one way or the other, it’s set to make the (limited, scavengeable) factory loads better than the (unlimited, craftable) hand loads. It also leaves the door open for better or specialized hand loads to be added in the future, perhaps with higher tool and/or skill requirem…

Rationale for reloaded ammo being worse?

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kevin.granade Split this topic February 2, 2018, 6:24pm 37

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Rationale for reloaded ammo being worse?

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