I have been thinking of expanding into swage bullets (been reloading since 1990). I contacted David Corbin about a setup and he said they can do any setup I would like. Here is what he commented.
"The set can make open tip or small lead tip (soft point), and with the additional of a PUNCH-S PF EXT 355 FMJ base rolling punch, it can also make the military open base full jacket FMJ style. Open tip is better, though, all around. In a 3/4-E ogive or TC ogive it feeds well and offers a chance of expansion on impact"
So this brings me to a question as to which type of bullet is best for 9mm bullseye style shooting. I shoot with a HP browning made in 1980. I understand it's really not a bullseye pistol but it's what I have and California has limited my choices. Anyways, I have always reloaded with a FMJ open base round nose. Have had good results 4" circle at 10 yards most of the time. I have recently been using the Hornady 115 gr. Was using Nevada Bullets (now extreme) 115 gr. but it had a concave bottom instead of flat like it does now or like that on the Hornady.
Hornady on left old style Nevada on right.
If I am going for defensive shooting it would be a hollow point. So what style bullet is best for bullseye shooting. Or maybe it really doesn't matter?
By the way first post, so if I did something wrong . . . just let me know for the future.