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I've shied away from 158gr Hydra-Shoks due to that particular loading historically having issues expanding from short barrels and/or through heavy clothing.
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Yes, 1236 fps should be fast enough for the bullet to work as designed. But as always, one should never count on bullet expansion in a SD situation.
I respond to this with trepidation because I don't mean for this string to become a discussion of terminal ballistics.
Somebody here on TFL once astutely stated "you must first make a hole." I couldn't have said it better. I believe one should not worry about over-penetration - expect it. Regardless of bullet weight/design/velocity, expect it to pass through the intended target and travel beyond.
Heavy bullets for SD appeal to me - I want to first make that hole. Expansion is secondary and outside my control.