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Smith66 · December 10, 2004, 11:28 PM

I used to carry 130 Hydra Shoks in my .357 magnum for CCW, but I've since switched to 145gr. Silvertips. Hydra Shoks are a great personal defense round, IMHO. They designed to shoot large holes in soft targets. Federal says they make 1300 FPS and 490 ft. lbs at the muzzle, but I never cronographed them. They felt plenty hot out of my 2 1/2 K frame. I actually find that the Silvertips are cheaper in my area, so I've gone with them, and they are also a great round.

Good Shooting

December 10, 2004, 11:28 PM	#5
Smith66 Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 189	I used to carry 130 Hydra Shoks in my .357 magnum for CCW, but I've since switched to 145gr. Silvertips. Hydra Shoks are a great personal defense round, IMHO. They designed to shoot large holes in soft targets. Federal says they make 1300 FPS and 490 ft. lbs at the muzzle, but I never cronographed them. They felt plenty hot out of my 2 1/2 K frame. I actually find that the Silvertips are cheaper in my area, so I've gone with them, and they are also a great round. Good Shooting