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Love&Hate12 · October 5, 2006, 02:21 PM

The mixture of high velocity and low weight, meaning low sectional density for the .357 diameter was the reason for low penetration.

Try a 125 - 158 grain .357 and you will get better results, a .38 special doesn't even compare with the .357 for penetration and expansion with the right loads.

October 5, 2006, 02:21 PM	#2
Love&Hate12 Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 2005 Posts: 452	The mixture of high velocity and low weight, meaning low sectional density for the .357 diameter was the reason for low penetration. Try a 125 - 158 grain .357 and you will get better results, a .38 special doesn't even compare with the .357 for penetration and expansion with the right loads.