The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - why not heavy grains for SD ammo or for whatever?

therealdeal · September 24, 2010, 04:34 AM

I was just wondering. I have the 125gr SelfDefense hollowpoint rounds(the golden sabres from remington) in my .357's but I am interested in the 158 and now the 180gr because I have heard from them. I might hunt w/my buddies when the handgun is allowed(and w/rifle otherwise). Even if I don't hunt w/these larger rounds, what is wrong w/carrying the heavy duty?? I have already read some posts saying they Prefer the 158 but I must say the 125 have won everytime.

I would use the 180gr in my bigger .357(probably not the CCW 2" due to my fear of possible crimping)

September 24, 2010, 04:34 AM	#1
therealdeal Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2010 Posts: 627	why not heavy grains for SD ammo or for whatever? I was just wondering. I have the 125gr SelfDefense hollowpoint rounds(the golden sabres from remington) in my .357's but I am interested in the 158 and now the 180gr because I have heard from them. I might hunt w/my buddies when the handgun is allowed(and w/rifle otherwise). Even if I don't hunt w/these larger rounds, what is wrong w/carrying the heavy duty?? I have already read some posts saying they Prefer the 158 but I must say the 125 have won everytime. I would use the 180gr in my bigger .357(probably not the CCW 2" due to my fear of possible crimping) __________________ NRA Distinguished Life Member "Abraham Lincoln freed all men, but Sam Colt made them all equal." (post Civil War slogan) Last edited by therealdeal; September 24, 2010 at 04:43 AM.