Full Wadcutter vs. SWC question

[R-Tex12]

Can anyone give me some general info/hints/recommendations regarding positives and/or negatives involved in shooting FWC vs. SWC reloads?

I'm just beginning to get into bullet casting and haven't yet decided about moulds. I plan to start with .38/.357 and .44 for plinking/practice purposes.

Thanks in advance for any info.

R-Tex12

 

[Art Eatman]

Because I've always used SWCs in my semi-autos (reliability of feed) I just kept on with them for .38 and .44. SWCs will feed into the cylinder of a revolver more easily than WCs.

Unless you're going for target accuracy, I don't think it makes much difference for plinking.

I suggest buying 50 or 100 of each, and comparing general accuracy in your own gun. For general purpose use, though, I"d go with the SWCs.

Art

 

[Mike Irwin]

Semis are a LOT easier to get into a revolver cylinder if you're loading from a speedloader.

 

[Old Fuff]

Back in the days when about the only handgun shooting sport was bullseye shooting, full-wadcutter bullets were developed because they cut a clean, round hole in a paper target, making scoring easier. For "paper-punching" they are brobably still the best choice. For most other kinds of shooting SWC's are usually better.

 

[Edward429451]

I agree with both Art and Mike here, and would add wear long sleeves and gloves when you cast. Molten fuming lead will absorb right through your skin...

 

[R-Tex12]

Thanks, guys -

Believe I'll go with the SWC. Thanks again for all the info!

Rick

 

[Standing Wolf]

I use hollow-based wadcutters for maximum accuracy in .357 magnum cases with very light .38 special loads.