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Casimer · November 29, 2008, 05:23 PM

I'd agree that a WC is typically more accurate than a SWC. But WC's also tend to be more sensitive to velocity. It's typically recommended that they be kept below 800fps (780 is a popular target velocity, but I don't know where this number comes from). Also there's a safety consideration when shooting HBWC's, which is that their base can detach and remain in the bore if the charge is too hot. The base can also split and cause tumbling.

November 29, 2008, 05:23 PM	#8
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	I'd agree that a WC is typically more accurate than a SWC. But WC's also tend to be more sensitive to velocity. It's typically recommended that they be kept below 800fps (780 is a popular target velocity, but I don't know where this number comes from). Also there's a safety consideration when shooting HBWC's, which is that their base can detach and remain in the bore if the charge is too hot. The base can also split and cause tumbling.