158 gr LSWC Cowboy vs match

marklyftogt · May 21, 2012, 01:02 AM

Is there a difference between these two missouri bullet types?

mavracer · May 21, 2012, 06:47 AM

Yes their cowboy bullets are RNFP (round nose flat point) while the match is a SWC desiign (semi-wadcutter). They'll shoot about the same but the SWC will cut a cleaner round full caliber hole in the target. The RNFP will be a smaller hole with radial tears. A SWC will do a little more tissue damage as well and IMO is a better choice for Hunting larger game or SD if your so inclined. The RNFP at Cowboy velocity works pretty good on small game as it limits damage some.

griz · May 21, 2012, 06:59 AM

The rounded nose of the Cowboy bullets feed better through lever actions.

May 21, 2012, 01:02 AM	#1
marklyftogt Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2012 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 138	158 gr LSWC Cowboy vs match Is there a difference between these two missouri bullet types?

May 21, 2012, 06:59 AM	#3
griz Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2000 Location: Middle Peninsula, VA Posts: 1,588	The rounded nose of the Cowboy bullets feed better through lever actions.