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iraiam · November 20, 2012, 12:33 PM

I am of the opinion that we should ALWAYS condiser what is behind the intended target, even in a SD situation.

Most all SD ammunition is designed to penetrate to a certain depth, compare a 125 grain SD load to a 158 grain SD load, they are both designed to meet the same penetration standards.

That being said I carry 158 grain JHP in my snubbie .357 because it's the most accurate.

November 20, 2012, 12:33 PM	#5
iraiam Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 1,057	I am of the opinion that we should ALWAYS condiser what is behind the intended target, even in a SD situation. Most all SD ammunition is designed to penetrate to a certain depth, compare a 125 grain SD load to a 158 grain SD load, they are both designed to meet the same penetration standards. That being said I carry 158 grain JHP in my snubbie .357 because it's the most accurate. __________________ NRA Lifetime Member Since 1999 "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials." George Mason Last edited by iraiam; November 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM.