This was odd

[Fishkiller]

So going thru some d ammo and ran across this. It came from the box of Winchester .45 Colt Cowboy loads. To me it looks like the bullet was seated backwards Curious if others have seen this

 

[Vaquero]

Never saw one.
Hmm.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Hit it with a hammer and look at the other end

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Seriously I think it is upside down

 

[Fishkiller]

Should I balance it on a nail first?

 

[2ManyGuns]

Look online for some of the "Bear Loads" that use flat bullets to create more damage. Not sure about this, but I think it was some Buffalo Bore ammo I saw loaded this way.


edited to add article link

Loading Bullets Backwards To Increase Damage – Everyday No Days Off

 

[SARGE67]

My first response was going to be Wadcutter, now just guessing.

 

[Vaquero]

"One free bear load per box".
Marketing department is asleep at the wheel.

 

[IXLR8]

I would go with wadcutter as well. A target bullet.

 

[gll]

If it's not like the rest of the box, pull it and see...

 

[Fishkiller]

The rest of the box were normal cowboy loads. I think I’ll just keep it the way it is

 

[BBL]

I have the same question as others: what did the others in the box look like? Could be just a Monday or Friday box.
EDIT: NM, you already answered, gotcha.

 

[skfullgun]

Choot it!
Report back if able!

 

[BigTexasOne]

I got a factory one loaded backwards, once, I don't remember what brand. I removed the bullet to be sure, and then reloaded it, it fired and worked fine!

 

[justmax]

I have heard of loading hollow base wad cutters upside down as defensive loads, but not a solid base.

 

[no2gates]

I had that happen to me on my reloading setup. I've got a progressive loader and it fed one bullet in upside-down and I didn't notice until I finished the batch.

 

[TX OMFS]

Shoot it in Moonpie's gun. He'll let you.