Comparison of bullet type hole in paper?

WhistlerSWE · February 2, 2010, 06:44 AM

I'm looking for a nice graphic of the typical hole made by the different types of bullet profiles.

It would be nice to have a paper target with the following shot in it:

RN
TC
HP
SWC
WC

I know there are more types, but these are the most common in competition where I am. Anyone know of images like this?

snuffy · February 2, 2010, 02:17 PM

The hole will be the caliber size that made it. The exception would be with a semi-wadcutter and full wadcutter, the hole would be much cleaner, less fuzz on the edges. This would matter if you're shooting bullseye type shooting. The clean holes are much easier to score.

Nate1778 · February 2, 2010, 02:57 PM

I just looked at a target from yesterday, shot both a RNFP and a TC through it and for the life of me cannot tell the difference in the holes. I do agree with the above, the only real difference is going to be a RN vs anything with a Melplate. Going to be much cleaner holes.

Kyo · February 2, 2010, 03:36 PM

i can tell you semi wad cutter for my 45 make the holes rip apart at the edges and are bigger than just flat point full metal jackets. those go through and make a neat hole. the SWC make it obvious where they went through

WhistlerSWE · February 3, 2010, 09:46 AM

If it weren't for bullseye shooting (PPC in my case), why would I ask about how different bullets punch paper?

A RN makes an incredibly ugly hole, where the hole itself is small and the rest is just tears and cracks in the paper. A WC makes a fine and nice punch with a clean edge that is easy to score.

For educational purposes (for myself and others) it would be nice to see a clear side by side comparison.

LAH · February 6, 2010, 03:26 PM

OK Whistler I fired three different bullets from my 357, a jacketed hollow point [upper left], a Lyman 358429 [lower left], and a button nose wadcutter [lower right]. Hope this helps........Creeker

Glock.45 · February 6, 2010, 08:17 PM

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LAH · February 7, 2010, 01:30 PM

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Shot those at the breakfast table. HEE HEE

What you can't see if off to the right I fired another button nose WC & was a little too close so it's residue from the powder/lube...............Creeker

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Randy 1911 · February 8, 2010, 02:56 AM

If you are looking for a clean hole, then a DEWC will be the cleanest. Mine leave a hole like I used a paper punch to cut it. The worst was a RN bullet. It looked like I used a pencil to make the hole. And you get the best holes when you use a cardboard backing for the target.

February 2, 2010, 06:44 AM	#1
WhistlerSWE Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 70	Comparison of bullet type hole in paper? I'm looking for a nice graphic of the typical hole made by the different types of bullet profiles. It would be nice to have a paper target with the following shot in it: RN TC HP SWC WC I know there are more types, but these are the most common in competition where I am. Anyone know of images like this?

February 2, 2010, 02:17 PM	#2
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	The hole will be the caliber size that made it. The exception would be with a semi-wadcutter and full wadcutter, the hole would be much cleaner, less fuzz on the edges. This would matter if you're shooting bullseye type shooting. The clean holes are much easier to score. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?

February 2, 2010, 02:57 PM	#3
Nate1778 Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 312	I just looked at a target from yesterday, shot both a RNFP and a TC through it and for the life of me cannot tell the difference in the holes. I do agree with the above, the only real difference is going to be a RN vs anything with a Melplate. Going to be much cleaner holes. __________________ "And finally, the Baby Bear looked and he said, "Somebody's sleeping in my bed, and the bastard's still there!" But Goldylocks had a Remington semi-automatic, with a scope and a hair-trigger!"

February 2, 2010, 03:36 PM	#4
Kyo Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Posts: 897	i can tell you semi wad cutter for my 45 make the holes rip apart at the edges and are bigger than just flat point full metal jackets. those go through and make a neat hole. the SWC make it obvious where they went through __________________ 1. The gun is *always* loaded. 2. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger unless you are ready to shoot. 4. Be be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

February 3, 2010, 09:46 AM	#5
WhistlerSWE Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 70	If it weren't for bullseye shooting (PPC in my case), why would I ask about how different bullets punch paper? A RN makes an incredibly ugly hole, where the hole itself is small and the rest is just tears and cracks in the paper. A WC makes a fine and nice punch with a clean edge that is easy to score. For educational purposes (for myself and others) it would be nice to see a clear side by side comparison. Last edited by WhistlerSWE; February 3, 2010 at 10:06 AM.

February 6, 2010, 03:26 PM	#6
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	OK Whistler I fired three different bullets from my 357, a jacketed hollow point [upper left], a Lyman 358429 [lower left], and a button nose wadcutter [lower right]. Hope this helps........Creeker

February 6, 2010, 08:17 PM	#7
Glock.45 Member Join Date: January 23, 2010 Location: North East NH Posts: 44	Are those toast crumbs on that plate?

February 8, 2010, 02:56 AM	#9
Randy 1911 Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2009 Location: Western Arkansas Posts: 273	If you are looking for a clean hole, then a DEWC will be the cleanest. Mine leave a hole like I used a paper punch to cut it. The worst was a RN bullet. It looked like I used a pencil to make the hole. And you get the best holes when you use a cardboard backing for the target. __________________ Been Reloading 27 Years NRA Member Member Old Fort Gun Club www.ofgc.org