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dean1197 · March 8, 2011, 11:14 PM

Any input onto the pros and cons of each, and ultimately, which would you recommend?
I would like to go with 147gr, but i've heard (keep in mind heard) things about them.

1. The first being that i've heard they over penetrate, which concerns me because not all of the bullets energy is being displaced into the target like it should be, and I wouldn't be surprised if this is true.

2. Another thing i've heard is that the bullets themselves lack the necessary velocity to expand reliably in the target.

So, between the 2 which would you guys recommend (my primary question) and also, is there any validity to my 2 assumptions concerning the 147 gr. listed above.

March 8, 2011, 11:14 PM	#1
dean1197 Junior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 8	9mm federal hst 147gr vs. federal hst 124 gr Any input onto the pros and cons of each, and ultimately, which would you recommend? I would like to go with 147gr, but i've heard (keep in mind heard) things about them. 1. The first being that i've heard they over penetrate, which concerns me because not all of the bullets energy is being displaced into the target like it should be, and I wouldn't be surprised if this is true. 2. Another thing i've heard is that the bullets themselves lack the necessary velocity to expand reliably in the target. So, between the 2 which would you guys recommend (my primary question) and also, is there any validity to my 2 assumptions concerning the 147 gr. listed above. Last edited by dean1197; March 9, 2011 at 12:57 AM.