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Nakanokalronin · March 24, 2013, 09:41 AM

230gr. HST
230gr. Ranger-T non-bonded

Both open up aggressively with good penetration in barrels ranging from 3"-5"+ very well. As far as 45acp goes though, I'd be fine with 230gr. FMJ if that's all I had.

March 24, 2013, 09:41 AM	#19
Nakanokalronin Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2006 Posts: 1,066	230gr. HST 230gr. Ranger-T non-bonded Both open up aggressively with good penetration in barrels ranging from 3"-5"+ very well. As far as 45acp goes though, I'd be fine with 230gr. FMJ if that's all I had.