Middletown
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I've loaded and shot several thousand hard cast 38 cal semi wad cutters all 125 & 158 grain. When I carry a 38 snub nose I have it loaded with 158 grain SWC and a speed strip with 5 more. In another thread where this was discussed several said they liked full wad cutters for self defense from a snub nose. Makes sense to me but I have never bought or loaded any. If my LGS stocks them I am not aware and plan on looking the next time I go there.
Are wad cutters more accurate than other bullet types?
If so what makes them so.
Can you get the same velocity per weight as semi wad cutters.
Are they revolver only ammo? Seems like I have heard of 1911 shooters using them.
A lever pistol caliber carbine (prob 38/357) may be in my future. Do they also work well in longer barrels.
Because of aerodynamics I'm thinking they loose energy with distance compared to a pointed bullet. Is this another reason to use them for self defense?
Thanks in advance.
James
Are wad cutters more accurate than other bullet types?
If so what makes them so.
Can you get the same velocity per weight as semi wad cutters.
Are they revolver only ammo? Seems like I have heard of 1911 shooters using them.
A lever pistol caliber carbine (prob 38/357) may be in my future. Do they also work well in longer barrels.
Because of aerodynamics I'm thinking they loose energy with distance compared to a pointed bullet. Is this another reason to use them for self defense?
Thanks in advance.
James