Best bullet shape for speedloader use

hounddawg · March 2, 2012, 10:47 PM

edit - ignore thread, I found some Lead RN's

Don P · March 4, 2012, 12:20 PM

Like you had stated chamfer the chambers. Best thing you can do for using speed loaders. All you do is break the sharp edge of the chamber opening. I did my GP-100 and I now can use TCFP without issue along with RN

Jeff22 · March 9, 2012, 08:00 AM

Chamfer the charge holes in the cylinder. That helps.

I shoot a S&W 15 in SSR class in IDPA matches once in a while. I use 130 grn RN-FMJ bullets in that application, because they work better with a speedloader. The round noses on the bullets make the rounds slip in a little easier and the jacket reduces problems with leading.

mete · March 9, 2012, 12:17 PM

Chamfer -- don't make any more than a 1/32" chamfer !!!

March 2, 2012, 10:47 PM	#1
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March 4, 2012, 12:20 PM	#2
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 4,410	Like you had stated chamfer the chambers. Best thing you can do for using speed loaders. All you do is break the sharp edge of the chamber opening. I did my GP-100 and I now can use TCFP without issue along with RN __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Range Safety Officer, IDPA Safety Officer* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

March 9, 2012, 08:00 AM	#3
Jeff22 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 544	bullet shape for speedloader use Chamfer the charge holes in the cylinder. That helps. I shoot a S&W 15 in SSR class in IDPA matches once in a while. I use 130 grn RN-FMJ bullets in that application, because they work better with a speedloader. The round noses on the bullets make the rounds slip in a little easier and the jacket reduces problems with leading. __________________ You can only learn from experience if you pay attention!

March 9, 2012, 12:17 PM	#4
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 4,940	Chamfer -- don't make any more than a 1/32" chamfer !!! __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !