Reeder Custom Guns - Are you talking about the “LBT” style vs SWC?

WB
Are you talking about the “LBT” style vs SWC?
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 08:30

Both designs go about the same objectives in a little different way. The Keith/Thompson SWC has a front “driving band” that’s intent was to help keep it aligned transitioning into the rifling on revolvers. The LBT type uses the “ojive” slope to a wide nose in sort of the same way, it has a “bore riding nose”. Given both with a like size meplat, it’s what you like and which is more accurate in your specific gun.

Personally I think any type of flat tip at all helps a bullet penetrate more straight with less deflection. RN bullets seem to tumble and yaw. Depending on the quarry and bullet it may even turn into a RN upon hitting the target.

Which is better for hunting? RNFP or SWC - drdougrx, 2025-09-16, 04:35
- I would think given the same bullet weight and - jthomson, 2025-09-16, 04:49
  - Are you talking about the “LBT” style vs SWC? - WB, 2025-09-16, 08:30
    - Either one ... use what the gun prefers - Dave H., 2025-09-16, 08:32
      - No real preference really. Both are advertised as being - drdougrx, 2025-09-17, 07:34
        Matts bullets is another good place to get them. - Amede, 2025-09-17, 10:58