Well fellas after looking over a multitude of bullets what puzzles me a tad are the very small differences in so many bullet configs at or around 500 grs give or take[specifically greasers]. Given these slow velocities it would seem to be more shooter/individual preference than an actual #1 best overall design as I see many different mould manufacturers represented with the competitive target crowd.
Yup, it depends on purpose and priorities. Accuracy, ease of chambering and fouling management, killing power, intended distances - all come into play.
As I posted earlier, my .45 Brooks Postell mould was purchased for steel buffalo herd, so that repeated rounds could be chambered without wiping or using the blow tube. Both shape and dimensions were specified for that purpose.
My long range bullet has been the Paul Jones Creedmoor, a bore rider design. It is virtually impossible to chamber subsequent rounds without wiping or blowing. More recently I went to a Buffalo Arms paper patched bullet, but for a different rifle, not that it matters. Both had factory chambers.
For those who haven't BTDT, shooting BPCRs beyond about 600 yards is a whole different ball game, with special challenges. From 800 to 1000 it becomes almost geometrically more difficult. Point is, if you really don't plan on shooting at longer ranges, it is easier to choose and manage your BPCR and equipment, at least in a relative sense.
Paul
