Bullseye-L Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC

5 posters

Go down

185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC Empty 185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC

Post by hengehold 2/14/2022, 10:04 pm

Is there a functional difference between these two .45 cal lead bullets?  

In what applications is one be preferred over the other?


Last edited by hengehold on 2/15/2022, 7:35 am; edited 1 time in total

hengehold

Posts : 410
Join date : 2017-11-26
Location : VA

Back to top Go down

185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC Empty Re: 185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC

Post by SteveT 2/14/2022, 10:15 pm

Assuming you mean Lead SWC and not jacketed, the HPSWC has a longer point, so there could be differences in gun functionality, but I've never heard of any issues with either bullet or the 200 SWC which has a point similar to the 185 HPSWC.

In general I would say the HPSWC is considered to be more accurate, but in most guns there isn't a lot of difference in accuracy between a good 185 SWC, 185 HPSW and 200 SWC. The hollow point moves the center of mass back further behind the center of pressure, so it should stabilize faster and better, but I think it's an improvement on an already very good design so you don't see a difference on the target. At least I haven't.

The only reasons to use one over the other would be availability and if you see a difference in your gun.

I shoot all three bullets with the same 3.8-4.2gr WST and they are all good.
SteveT
SteveT

Posts : 1056
Join date : 2011-06-10
Location : Illinois

https://sites.google.com/site/sdturner/shooting

BE Mike and sayracin like this post

Back to top Go down

185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC Empty Re: 185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC

Post by hengehold 2/15/2022, 5:23 am

Yes, I am referring to the lead version of the Bullets.

Thanks for the info.

hengehold

Posts : 410
Join date : 2017-11-26
Location : VA

Back to top Go down

185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC Empty Re: 185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC

Post by Wobbley 2/15/2022, 6:43 pm

The 185HPSWC is essentially a lightened 200gr #68 style bullet.  Some 185 SWCs are different shape.
Wobbley
Wobbley
Admin

Posts : 4481
Join date : 2015-02-12

hengehold likes this post

Back to top Go down

185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC Empty Re: 185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC

Post by Greg Walloch 2/15/2022, 7:11 pm

I’ve shot many Ransom Rest groups with the 185, 185 HP, and 200 from Magnus.  All shot very, very well, with a nod towards the 185 HP for the most consistent grouping across all of my guns with various loads of 3.8-4.2 BE and 4.1-4.5 WST.  If memory serves, the 185 HP has the same bearing surface as the 200…probably one of the reasons why it shoots so well.

Greg Walloch

Posts : 175
Join date : 2011-06-11

hengehold likes this post

Back to top Go down

185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC Empty Re: 185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC

Post by orpheoet 2/17/2022, 3:37 am

At 50 yards the 185 HPSWC is the most accurate bullet out of my Salyer wad gun and my Accuracy X both off a sandbag and in match results.
orpheoet
orpheoet

Posts : 1050
Join date : 2014-07-29
Age : 56
Location : Berea, Oh

hengehold likes this post

Back to top Go down

185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC Empty Re: 185 SWC vs. 185 HPSWC

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top


 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum