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Nanuk · October 6, 2012, 11:55 PM

As long as you get adequate penetration fragmentation is a plus. Bones that are struck can also send secondary projectiles to cause more damage. The 357 Magnum and the 44 Magnum loaded with 125 Grn JHP and 180 Grn JHP are good examples of this. Not all fragmentation is bad.

October 6, 2012, 11:55 PM	#9
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	As long as you get adequate penetration fragmentation is a plus. Bones that are struck can also send secondary projectiles to cause more damage. The 357 Magnum and the 44 Magnum loaded with 125 Grn JHP and 180 Grn JHP are good examples of this. Not all fragmentation is bad. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.