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so not shooting the 125's isn't any big loss to me
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Big amen on that. I just don't have a need a good 158gr. SJHP can't deal with!
On the subject of the light bullets causing the damage - I have heard from very knowledgeable 'smiths and gun industry employees that this was a real issue in the 70s with certain hot loads marketed then. They say there isn't a modern 110gr. or 125gr load out there now that can do the damage like these older loads did. I trust their opinion, knowledge and expertiese in this area, and also note I have not heard of a case of this damage happening in a very, very long time. I am beginning to think it's a case of "used to be a problem" and isn't any more, but we just keep repeating the mantra.
I'm not trying to fight the reputation, just passing on words of wisdom from those much more knowledgeable than I. I think if I found myself in need of ammo on the road, and 125gr. was all their was, I wouldn't worry about it. But I am happy with 145 and up gr. and see no need to test the thesis.