HBWC shot in large numbers (which is needed for practice) out of Snubby's have always leaded the cylinders and forcing cones up beyond where I will use them anymore. I use 158 grain RNL hard cast bullets for the purposes of practice, plinking and target shooting. While they may be the worst bullets for Self Defense, they are (IMHO) the best for doing a lot of shooting. Because if their shape, they tend to NOT lead up the works, are VERY ACCURATE, and ease their way into the forcing cone from the cylinder. There are no sharp shoulders to catch on anything and they are very easy to load.

The ONLY downside to the vulnerable RNL 158 grain bullet is that they do not cut nice clean holes in paper. Oh, they are very easy to see, put they punch through rather than cut through like a HBWC will. Personally, I will take the trade off for all the benefits!