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March 15th, 2010, 10:25 AM #1
Lets talk about wadcutters...
In the spectrum of ammo, from personal defense to target, where do these fit in? We'll use .38 for an example. Is the wadcutter a good personal defense round? Does it possess more "stopping" power due to the flat nose? Who uses these, and for what? I've seen them on various ammo websites, and was curious what their primary purpose is.
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March 15th, 2010, 10:27 AM #2
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Wadcutters are typically used for competition as it cuts the paper cleanly on entry for scoring.
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March 15th, 2010, 10:28 AM #3
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They are for cutting holes in paper for target. That flat front end with a relatively sharp edge makes nice gradable holes for scoring and measuring purposes.
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March 15th, 2010, 10:30 AM #4
Re: Lets talk about wadcutters...
they're target loads, usually loaded to a lower velocity.
Not typically what someone would use for self defense.
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March 15th, 2010, 10:34 AM #5Member
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March 15th, 2010, 10:36 AM #6
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March 15th, 2010, 11:54 AM #7
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Thanks for all the info. I now have a better understanding of why wadcutters exist.
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March 15th, 2010, 11:55 AM #8
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wadcutters = target rounds. they do punch the absolutly cleanest holes in paper and their shape helps keep them stable when they leave the barrel.
I have, in my younger days, played around with the "reverse hollow based wadcutter" loads. The problem is the end of the cone has very little lead so you don't get even expansion. It's more effective you stick something in the hollow base like a small steel ball, or mercury, or a primer
All fun, but not practical, and possibly not legal everywhere either.
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Re: Lets talk about wadcutters...
Back in the 60-70's, before JHP technology had advanced much and relaiable JHP's became readily available, it was loaded and carried, but other than speculation, you never heard much about it. Especially, you never heard of real-world use and results.
SuperVel and Zero started making JHP's and half-jacket HP's and the market rapidly caught up with demand so hollow-based wadcutters loaded reversed over a stiff load of Bullseye became a thing of legend more than reality.
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March 15th, 2010, 12:06 PM #10
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Put a BB in the reverse hollow based wadcutter and fill it by melting candle over the BB. It makes them open real nice.
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