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August 13, 2014, 11:33 PM | #26 | |
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By carrying the same ammo type that the local police use I'm making a choice. I came to that choice through a lot of deliberation and research, I came to the conclusion that using the same ammo type as the local LEO's, that it would be difficult to reasonably paint me in a negative light due to ammo choice. One of the many reasons I don't reload my SD/HD ammo. Again, this is all my choice, and I've determined that it's best for me. YMMV.
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August 14, 2014, 12:07 AM | #27 |
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Are the bullets today better than what was used in the 70s and 80s? Yes.
Are they significantly better? I don't think so.
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August 14, 2014, 05:56 AM | #28 |
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Seems to me that today's top shelf ammo like Gold Dots or HST are quite a bit ahead of 70s/80s designs, offering both good expansion and penetration. I haven't done any controlled testing of my own, so it's just my personal impression.
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August 14, 2014, 08:49 AM | #29 |
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I believe that premium bullets are not necessary in the larger, more powerful handgun cartridges. Now my blanket statement like that begs the argument which cartridges are those? I don't want to divert the thread....
BUT, I do believe that premium bullets can make some of the smaller, less powerful rounds more effective. The 9mm, .380, or .32 cals handguns get a boost in terminal performance with a well designed premium bullet. That's the advantage & why you pay the $$. This a handgun thread, but you can say the same thing about rifle cartridges. FWIW... ..bug |
August 14, 2014, 04:53 PM | #30 | |
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This will give you an idea as to what Im referring too........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soNdX36P-3E |
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August 22, 2014, 04:39 PM | #31 |
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no joke
Mr. Taffin taught me long ago that the best inert test media is the dirt at your feet.
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