Round nose or flat point for IPSC?

Sidetracker · October 14, 2002, 03:14 AM

I'm just starting to shoot IPSC and I have noticed many shooters using flat point (JFP) bullets. Is there an advantage to these over round nose (FMJ), especially on the steel targets?

Pampers · October 14, 2002, 07:19 AM

I've shot FP Truncated Cone bullets for years, but have recently switched to FP Semi-Wadcutters. The SWCs cut a nice sharp hole that makes scoring much easier.

Some guns, however, will only feed round nosed bullets reliably, so use what works in your gun.

stans · October 14, 2002, 11:32 AM

I always used lead or plated semi-wadcutters in my 1911 for IPSC. For years I used the 200 grain variety with good results, then went to 255 grain bullets. With the lowered power factor, I think I would go with 200 grain bullets, if I ever get back into IPSC. Round nose bullets will be the most reliable feeders, but it can be difficult to see and score hits on the cardboard targets.

WESHOOT2 · October 15, 2002, 04:47 AM

I shoot R(eliable)N(osed) bullets.

October 14, 2002, 03:14 AM	#1
Sidetracker Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2001 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 105	Round nose or flat point for IPSC? I'm just starting to shoot IPSC and I have noticed many shooters using flat point (JFP) bullets. Is there an advantage to these over round nose (FMJ), especially on the steel targets? __________________ Those who don't read are no better off than those who can't.

October 14, 2002, 07:19 AM	#2
Pampers Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2000 Location: In the Lost State of Franklin Posts: 482	Go with what works. I've shot FP Truncated Cone bullets for years, but have recently switched to FP Semi-Wadcutters. The SWCs cut a nice sharp hole that makes scoring much easier. Some guns, however, will only feed round nosed bullets reliably, so use what works in your gun. __________________ Your Most Humble & Obedient Servant Fred J. Drumheller NRA Life NRA Golden Eagle

October 15, 2002, 04:47 AM	#4
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	IMNSLE I shoot R(eliable)N(osed) bullets. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

October 14, 2002, 11:32 AM	#3
stans Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 838	I always used lead or plated semi-wadcutters in my 1911 for IPSC. For years I used the 200 grain variety with good results, then went to 255 grain bullets. With the lowered power factor, I think I would go with 200 grain bullets, if I ever get back into IPSC. Round nose bullets will be the most reliable feeders, but it can be difficult to see and score hits on the cardboard targets.