SWC vs. RNFP ?

[Triggernosis]

Other than the slight visual differences between SWC's and RNFP's, are there any reasons to choose one over the other?

[725]

SWC's cut a clean hole in paper targets. SWC's tend to track straight in flesh. I think that's a couple reasons it's a popular profile. SWC's can be a difficult feed (into a chamber) consideration. Nothing wrong with RN configuration.

[Mk42gunner]

RNFP's are supposed to feed better in leveractions, since they mimic the original rounds better. With that said, I have no problems feeding the 358429 in my Winchester 94 in .357 Magnum or the 452424 in my Marlin 1894 Cowboy in .45 Colt.

Robert

[runfiverun]

i generally have both types of boolits available.
i prefer the rnfp for general everyday stuff like hunting,and sharing ammo between guns.

[David2011]

If you use speedloaders the RN reloads MUCH faster than trying to get 6 SWCs to all line up at the same time. Not a big deal if you never compete. I only use RN for competition. The rest of the time it's SWCs.

David

[Love Life]

The post above have pretty much covered it, but I just wanted to add that SWC look cooler...

[mdi]

I shoot a lot of lead round nose flat points in my .44s (SWC feed w/difficulty in my .44 carbine). I have 2 gascheck molds and one plain base. I've not shot any game with these bullets, but, they are designed as hunting bullets, with a large flat meplate. I've also read that SWC's shoulder does not affect hunting preformance as the nose pushes any flesh away from the shoulder, acting like a RNFP. RNFPs are just as accurate in my 5, .44 Magnums as my 429241 and 429244 cast bullets.

[Raven_Darkcloud]

Some simi-autos will have issues feeding swc.