Lead Round Nose Flat Point

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Lead Round Nose Flat Point (LRNFP) bullets blend characteristics of round nose and flat nose designs. The bullet has a generally rounded ogive but with a small flat tip (meplat) at the very point. This provides tubular magazine safety while maintaining a more aerodynamic profile than pure flat nose bullets. LRNFP designs feed more reliably than sharp-shouldered flat nose bullets in some actions and offer a compromise between BC and terminal effectiveness. Common in cowboy action shooting and lever-action rifle ammunition.

Use Type

Range Training

Match Shooting

Specifications

Core Material: Lead (soft or hard cast)
Jacket Material: None
Nose Design: Round with flat tip
Magazine Safety: Safe for tubular magazines
Feeding: Smoother than pure flat nose
BC: Higher than flat nose
Common Uses: Cowboy action, lever-action
Cost: Low

Comparison

Type	Nose Profile	Feeding	Tubular Safe
LRNFP	Round + flat tip	Excellent	Yes
LFN	Flat	Good	Yes
LRN	Round	Excellent	Yes

FAQ

LRNFP vs LFN for lever guns?

Both are tubular-magazine safe. LRNFP feeds more smoothly due to the rounded profile and has slightly better BC. LFN hits harder due to larger meplat. For cowboy action, LRNFP is popular; for hunting, many prefer LFN.

Is LRNFP used in cowboy action shooting?

Yes, extensively. The design meets SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) requirements for lead bullets while feeding reliably in period-correct revolvers and lever actions. Many competitors favor LRNFP for its balance of performance and feeding.

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