wadcutter vs. semi-wadcutter

[pps]

Thanks arch. I may try that in the future. My intent with the swagged was a low velocity plinker that is accurate, and in that I have succeeded. My bullet trap wasn't for testing in as much as it is to recycle lead for casting.

These Hornady are to be re-melted, with a little 50/50 solder added for fillout. These guys will be resurrected as 148gr wadcutters and 155gr 158156 gas checked semiwadcutters.

 

[OLD DOMENION]

Wadcutter v SWC

I load both wadcutters [148 grain] and 150 grain SWC with the same load.
BBW--4.0 grains of Winchester 231
HBWC 3.0 grains of Winchester 231
150 grains SWC 4.0 grains of Winchester 231

 

[ArchAngelCD]

With the price of components today I don't blame you at all for catching every round you can.

 

[AZHighCountry]

May have missed it from someone else but one advantage to semi wadcutter over wadcutter is reloading the revolver. My dad shot PPC competition for may years and always used semi waddcutters in the speed loaders. The cone shape is much easier to align with the cylinders for fast reloads, yet the shoulder of the bullet cuts a nice hole in the target for scoring.