I have always used a coated bullet with a crimp groove for my 158 grain, 38/357 loads. A friend gave me some Hornady SWC’s with no crimp groove (just a knurled surface) and no coating, and some Rucker SWC’s with a crimp groove, but no coating.
Just curious what others prefer and why. I’ve shot some of the Hornady’s, and didn’t notice any significant difference. Maybe a touch more smoke. No leading, but I didn’t push them real hard.
Just curious what others prefer and why. I’ve shot some of the Hornady’s, and didn’t notice any significant difference. Maybe a touch more smoke. No leading, but I didn’t push them real hard.