Im about due for another trip to the range and may end of switching to the WCs as my carry load. Now, around our property I carry either Buffalo Bore or Underwood .38 special 150gr hard cast wadcutters. Thanks for the heads up about this article. This has led some people to discount the 12 standard as arbitrary. I value the consistency and reliability of WCs over all other bullets. This was not idle chatter or war stories. mixed brass will result in different amounts of crimp being applied, thus diff amounts of bullet pull. Even if it does not work out in pistols, I suspect that the Honey Badger load for a backup or snubbie may just be the perfect load of the future. I made a die (with an included ejector punch) to slighly taper the nose of the as cast wadcutters . Gti18T Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. The SWC design offers better external ballistics than the wadcutter, as its conical nose produces less drag than the flat cylinder. Reloading your own is a great way to learn about your ammo, and develop loads that work for your practice, and to find out what your upper level of recoil tolerance is. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. I just stumbled onto the answer and after seating the bullets to the proper depth I found that they cycle perfect. 38 , 9mm 45 acp all work if you are willing to practice with them. :biglaugh: I am talking about a different type of competition. The standard pressure limits for the .38 Special are just fine for the snubbies and make for a soft life for the medium-sized revolvers. I've done quite a bit of bench rest accuracy testing with various bullets & powders. Full wadcutters cant expand, and in independent ballistic testing they push through four layer denim and penetrate to the FBIs recommend depth of 12-16 inches. Actually, the hardest part of any shooting is figuring out what needs to happen between the ears, which is why I check into this forum occasionally. Are you kidding me? Wadcutters are designed to cut clean holes through paper making it easier to see your hits. It's fairly cheap and not as much lead to scrub off the bore. Never underestimate shot placement, wise words for sure. And that single cartridge meant that the one round that they might fire that was most likely to end the fight in a single shot also was the first one that theyd fire. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Im just not sure that doing so makes any real difference, and of course, liability. Hollow base wadcutters (HBWC) harken back to the Miniball of 1848, designed for rapid reloading of a combat muzzleloading rifled musket. Popular Brands 88 Products in 38 Special Ammunition reset Show 60 Sort by You need the barrel length to get all the velocity the extra pressure promises. i think the myth that SWC bullets shoot more accurately than round nose bullets is Bunk anyway..ive never seen an appreciable difference with them in that dept. Factory Remington wadcutters give about 700 fps in the snub and about 750 fps in the 4-inch pencil barrel, and shoot to the fixed sights. Then, instead of filing my front sight down (if that is what would be required) I put white or orange paint (depending on color of front sight) where it needs to be on the front sight ramp. I shoot a lot of clays. First off, is there a difference in accuracy, feed reliability, or anything else in shooting a round nose verses a Semi wad (both of these in lead like betterbullets.com). [1], The semiwadcutter design consists of a roughly conical shape with the tip truncated flat (called a meplat), sitting on a cylinder (A at right). The RN kinda pushes through, the SWC cuts a .45 caliber hole. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. I have a Ruger LCR 327 for myself and possibly my wife. We carry 38 Special with wadcutter, semi-wadcutter, round nose, and FMJ bullets for punching holes through paper. Youll find an interesting and detailed history of the wadcutter bullet in Chapter 11 of From Ingot to Target: A Cast Bullet Guide for Handgunnersby Glen E. Fryxell and Robert L. Applegate. Federal Train + Protect 158-grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point TP38VHP1 If you cannot control heavier 38 Special loads, this Federal Gold Medal wadcutter is a viable choice. I found a bit of info about pressure vs. seating depth especially useful. How about loading with wadcutters, and throwing a speed strip of the Hornady CDs in your pocket? And I had a great deal of fun in the process. Using wadcutters would make it a lot more economical to have my practice and carry loads be the exact same thing. But I do agree that they are effective self-defense loads for the snubby. Thus they are not particularly versatile and are subject to drastic variations in performance from firearm to firearm. Note on defensive distances with my subbies: I have a somewhat defined area or bubble around me, my wife, other people where I will defend that bubble with a firearm. I dont think that is much difference personally, so Ill opt for the round with the better street reputation. In fact, several credible sources have told me that the really switched on officers in many Southern California agencies would load their duty guns with 148 grain wadcutters in lieu of the issued, 158 grain round nose lead, because they were more effective at stopping bad guys. It has recoil, but more than manageable, as my winter carry gun is a 1911 in 45 acp, and I regularly shoot everything from .357 to 41 Mag, 44 Mag, & 45 Colt. Along with this thought, I confess to shooting a WFN lead boolit loading of the 180gr variety in my revolvers, simply because it is VERY controllable in my revolvers for me, along with being more accurate than I am on occasion. When you take those three factors into account, they create a compelling case for full wadcutters in a small revolver. A semi-wadcutter bullet was also the basis for the famous FBI load a 158 grain lead semi-wadcutter bullet, that deleted the flat nose in favor of a hollow point. By In my experience LSWC has always been more accurate. Normally, a loss of this magnitude wouldnt be all that critical for a handgun round, but in the case of the .38 Special fired from a 2 revolver, that loss can move the bullet out of its performance envelope and rob the bullet of the minimum energy needed to perform as its designed. The low velocity of these rounds significantly reduces their recoil. I just like the nice round holes :biglaugh: 200 LSWC using H&G #68 mold is a super reliable projectile in all of my 45 ACP handguns. Clear editor. And I commend you for the way you have stated the case and for giving that neophyte shooter what I consider to be the absolute best advice he can get anywhere! However, the wadcutter can also do things that they cant. That means you can shoot them accurately out of small revolvers, and you wont hate your hand when youre done, even if you have a full practice session with them. like the nice round holes they cut. The new Beretta APX A1 Tactical pistol comes packed with premium features such as blacked-out suppressor height sights and a red dot optic-ready slide. .38 Spl Semi wadcutter or also known as Keith bullet. Designed for competitive shooting, the flat nose and sharp shoulder of the bullet ensures that it cuts clean, "cookie cutter" round holes in the target. Ill note that while the FBIs 12 minimum has become the de facto industry standard, there are still reasonable disagreements about it. You can increase the pressure of the round (SAAMI +P, or non-SAAMI +P+), to drive the same slug at a greater velocity and promote expansion, but this comes with an attendant increase in recoil energy, and makes the ammunition harder to controlparticularly for a recoil-shy shooter. A raccoon might be a pretty meaningful test medium They are tough critters. Some of you are probably bullet nerds too. *Two lessons there. Originally intended for target shooting, semi-wadcutters gained popularity for hunting after legendary gunwriter Elmer Keith designed a semi-wadcutter for hunting. Wadcutters, semi wadcutters, and the like arent as sexy, and sure, they dont exhibit the same theoretical damage to soft tissue in an ideal situation as a high tech hollow point. The non-bullet nerds wont appreciate the brilliance, but I do! Sometimes bringing them back to factory specs is harder then it should be. Thanks. Box 1926, Escondido, CA 92033. Its my favorite cartridge for pest control around the farm. . lead wadcutter; 158-gr. Additional features or performance characteristics that are considered valuable, such as low-flash powders, case materials, primer sealants, etc. For range use, inexpensive ammo is just fine. I picked .38 special 148gr wadcutters Winchester Super Match and Remington Target Match based on Chris Bakers article at Lucky Gunner. Merlin, I have a TC contender barrel in 45 acp with 2.5-7 power scope on it. Thank you again for your work and keeping revolvers alive! The Buffalo Bore version is better suited, at least for me, in a K-frame. Theres another type of wadcutter projectile, the semi-wadcutter. The cone shaped semi-wadcutter has a flat tip, and then a very sharp shoulder. I wasnt the ballistic nut and as informed as now and that it was just me having an issue with qualification which was always more difficult than with the service 4 inch Model 10. "We don't let them have ideas. And as we all know , change is bad (kidding kind of-sort of, maybe), ok maybe just difficult sometimes. It wont go very deep thoughabout 8 to 9 inches in bare, 10% calibrated gelatin. I dont know why that didnt occur to me to do that purposefully. This article has me thinking. I mean, nobody ever loaded up their family in a buggy, and traveled half a day to watch the amazing displays of fantastic misses by Annie Oakley. Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 18, 2019 | Active Response Training. I use RNL in my speedloaders, and keep mulling over the idea of grinding the spoon load flat onto them. This 14-8 is a "Classic" case in point. Part of this confession is that I fall into the category of belief in heavy for caliber bullets (at moderate velocities) can be shot easier, more controlled, and deliver more energy in the target when needed, than a light bullet driven hard and fast.which results in more blast and recoil in the same revolver in my experience. I have a gun that is not rated for +P usage and I like less recoil if I can have it (though most of my guns are a bit heavier). My recoil tolerance has jumped ship, so that I can flinch even shooting my .22 rifles. Semi-flats are a decent in-between round and some matches will allow these. Its interesting to note that when Tim Sundles of Buffalo Bore designs his non-expanding Dangerous Game heavy pistol bullets, the shape he chooses is a flat-nose with the widest-possible meplat much like the wadcutter. As you pointed out, good luck getting away with that today. In any event the 9mm was easier to control and had better ballistics than the magnum out of a snub nosed revolver. In my Mode 36 I use either of the Remington, Winchester or Federal version I have on hand. Does anyone have any practical experience with the relative "smack" differences between a traditional semi-wadcutter bullet and the newer styles called the RF, or round, flat nose bullets? The wad cutter or semi-wad cutter cut a cleaner hole which is easier to see and score. Wadcutter Applications The flat shape of the nose is the primary feature of the wadcutter bullet. My reloads in other guns may very just a bit, but not much. Riley, Im not well versed on the .32 Longs. I really appreciate your comments and Im glad youre enjoying the site. Our shooters level of strength, skill and experience didnt currently allow them to control these powerful loads sufficiently enough to rely on them for defensive duty (including the .38+Ps). The laboratory tests indicate that hardball should have poked through like an ice pick, but the reality on the street was quite different. As mentioned above, round nose is fine for range purposes. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. My 640 is a .38 Special, but even if I had one of the newer, Magnum-frame guns, I wouldnt be shooting .357s in it. It is now a viable choice for those who feel a compact carry gun is more important than shooting through cars. At 1/8 deeper, 16,100 psi. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM May/June 2023, P.O. These gentlemen provide a free PDF copy of their 183-page book for fellow handloaders and shooters. I use wadcutters as my first 5 in a Model 36. A plated semi wadcutter is simply a lead bullet washed in copper as opposed to having a thick copper jacket. Elmer Keith was the designer. A very good instructor and nice guy. Itll do the job if you do yours. In my location, this is important to me. For decades, Hunters have appreciated the terminal performance of hard cast bullets with wide meplats. At 51 years of age I look at things with a different perspective. From my .38spl experience, the hollow base wadcutter bullet easily gave excellent accuracy, no doubt about it. With a 2.7-gr. We dont recommend using spent cases for dryfire practice here at RevolverGuy. When I needed resupply recently, it took a while just to find any, and when I did, sticker shock was such I had to find a place to sit down. For that matter so are wadcutters and semi-wadcutters. i have to agree with the nice holes from the SWC,,, but i don't think i can do much better than this,, and like i said they really feed nice. Thank you very much for this article, its just so spot on. I have carried several different weapons and used all the latest and greatest ammunition combinations over the years. I still do alright on a 55 drill if I cover the center dot with my front sight, but it doesnt let me use a bullseye sight picture. Instead, Id look for a .38 Special load that I could control well enough to guarantee accuracy and fast follow-ups. However, if I could get a much better pricing deal on LRN, I wouldn't hesitate to grab them of LSWC. I knew what you were talking about. The bullet nerds were trying to be helpful, but they didnt do a very good job of reading the situation and tailoring their advice for our friend. SIG Elite .38 Special Ammo $17.99 cabelas.com. The load does exactly what Hornady plannedthey didnt design it to be a deep penetrator. If youre 2+ inches off at 7 with the 2 gun, I wonder what that would look like at 25, too. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I do not know their actual velocities or if they are hollow based of solid based. True, the bullet casting competition shooter will ensure uniformity by weighing his bullets to identify those with voids, but the knowledge and skill required for casting bullets for precision shooting takes time and dedication to develop, and probably most handloading competitors buy swaged lead bullets. Wadcutters are commonly (though not always) loaded so that the bullet is completely encased in the case. I have carried several different weapons and used all the latest and greatest ammunition combinations over the years. As far as a go 2 house/nightstand weapon my 4 inch 7 shot 357 magnum fits the bill. Try some TC - truncated cone - best of both worlds. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) One notable result of this work was the development of a new ammunition testing protocol, which used 10% calibrated ordnance gelatin as a tissue simulant. The most recognizable advantage is how the holes show up on the targets you're shooting. Pasted as rich text. MnMW, thank you so much for the kind words! Contest void where prohibited by law. However as a couple other members pointed out I've switched over to the RNFP in 200gr. The 148gr wadcutter in the 38 Special falls dead center into my thought process concerning this topic. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Ive bought into it. I enjoy learning about how bullets do their work, and studying the minutiae of expansion, penetration, retained weight, permanent and temporary cavities, testing protocols, and all the numerical measures of bullet performance. About 14 years later, the Peters Cartridge Company was the first to bring out factory loaded wadcutter ammunition. They take many different forms depending on the manufacturer, but they basically look like a short cylinder with a smaller cylinder sitting on top, which can be angled inward. They just waddle-trott on up into the woods, cruising by my propane tank thereby avoiding any further attempts at pest control. At 80, my steadiness and recoil tolerance have decreased noticeably. Brinell hardness of 17 round-nose semi-wadcutter. The risk of being punished for a policy violation paled in comparison to the perceived advantage of having more effective ammunition in the gun for duty.(1). In the summer, I used to carry a S&W Chiefs Special. As Ive taken a big step back from revolvers and am not constantly practicing with them, I am perhaps re-entering neophyte status in that I dont have the stomach for heavy ammo from small guns that I once did. Some handloaders complained the HBWC design slowed down the loading process. Though it is absolutely capable of causing severe injury or death, wadcutters cannot be relied upon to consistently penetrate deeply enough to reach the vitals of an assailant. Like the .380 ACP cartridge, the .38 Special doesnt have a lot of surplus energy to work with, and it can be highly sensitive to the velocity losses sustained in short barrels like that of the Ruger LCR (1.87). (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. They took the old reversed hollow-base wadcutter, put a jacket on it, tuned the jacket for consistent expansion, and then loaded it to normal .38 Special performance, not wadcutter performance. Semi-wadcutters are a cross between traditional lead round nose and the full wadcutter. i don't notice much difference between SWC or FMJ. the most accurate load was a 185 Hornady XTP over a starting load of bullseye. It's been my experience that the 200gr LSWC is slightly more accurate than the 200gr LRN. I resemble Mr. Wolf in my past endless search for the best bullet or round. Get the bullet to the heart, to the lungs, or into the brain (through the face, generally) and you will generally win another day on planet Earth. The LRN bullet went through the skin and was stopped by the tee-shirt on the back. Elmer Keith was the designer. Associated taxes and fees will be the responsibility of the winner. Again, really interesting. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. A person who is so careless that they would hurt themselves in the manner you described, probably isnt safe with any gun/ammo combination, and shouldnt have access to them without proper supervision. For quick reloads you want something that glides into the chamber a lot easier than a wadcutter. I like him, instead of arguing with him I made him into a meme .. another story. depends. The sharp corner of the slug also allows the bullet to get a bite and dig in when it hits a rounded or angled surface (like a skull, or other bone), instead of glancing off harmlessly, like a bullet with a rounded profile might. Anecdotal evidence and testimony indicates that the police officers in New York City who were issued semi-wadcutters generallyhad a more favorable impression of their ammo performance than the officers in Los Angeles who were issuedround nose lead bullets. Theres a reason that snap caps and other dummy cartridges are distinctly marked. In fact, the abbreviated power of a 148 grain wadcutter might conceivably offer a greater level of mechanical reliability than a high-pressure round that abuses the gun with greater force (causing problems like timing issues or endshake) and increases the risk of primer flow, bullet pull, internal lock engagement, or sticky extraction. Aside from the paper ridge on the semi-wadcutter, there isn't any difference between the designs. Other than that small drawback, wadcutters make a surprisingly good choice for self defense. This is not just a measure of raw precision, but of control. Seriously? (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if needed) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. A round that expands well when its fired in a longer barrel may fail to expand much at all when fired through the shorter tube of a snubby, because the bullet strikes with insufficient energy to open up the hollowpoint. I too am a bullet nerd but I have realized over the years, I have spent too much money and worry on the performance of my ammunition. No purchase necessary. Load your guns cylinder with wadcutters for carry, but choose a load with a more friendly ogive for your speedloader or ammunition strip. I'm willing to be that the high and low round were caused by either the bullet pull issue mentioned by Harmon or by one odd case with a lower capacity (raises pressure and velocity) and one odd case with higher capacity (lowers pressure and velocity) since the cases were mixed brands. Jacketed Hollow Point. SWC. Hire your own counsel to advise you. of Bullseye. While the protocol isnt perfect, its still the best measuring tool available, and has served well as the industrys standard for decades. Contest open to U.S. residents only. For those who require absolutes, Smith & Wessons New Model No. All my other guns are all steel and +p rated. With these either end can be started into the case mouth. I think that the sharper the shoulder if the media requires cutting and tearing to get through.. the flatter nose will make more permanent cavity and penetrate more straight through to the possibly intended area. As a reload, I like the 160gr RN Flat, loaded to the same power level. Deployed military should use stateside address. Normally wad cutters are loaded a bit softer and are easier to shoot due to the lower recoil and blast. Full wadcutters frequently have problems feeding from magazines reliably in semi-automatics, so SWCs may be used when a true WC is desired but cannot be used for this reason. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. The fact that wadcutters are controllable in a 12-16 ounce revolver is huge. The 2023 ACUI and SCTP National Championship, held on March 20-25 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas, was a great success. Heres hoping it doesnt get too much worse. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. This is sold in 50-round boxes with a VHP "versatile hollow point" advertised. Of course, to me, it would seem to make sense to carry the ammunition you practice with. Huge sigh. Thanks for the informative article. 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