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Jon · October 17, 1998, 10:12 AM

I am really partial to Federal's 230 gr. Hydrashock as a round that can double for an accurate off the shelf target round and a very capable self-defense round... Although I really like Proloads 185 gr. Gold Dot loading for self-defense alone... I think that it has a great combination of sheer energy, controlled penetration and reliable expansion...

But the best advice is to try out a variety of loads in your gun to see which one it functions the best with, and to see which one matches with you the best (i.e. controllable recoil, price, availability, etc.) You really can't go wrong with any of the top bullet designs now days. So hit the firing range and see what works out best! Have fun...

October 17, 1998, 10:12 AM	#4
Jon Junior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Posts: 3	I am really partial to Federal's 230 gr. Hydrashock as a round that can double for an accurate off the shelf target round and a very capable self-defense round... Although I really like Proloads 185 gr. Gold Dot loading for self-defense alone... I think that it has a great combination of sheer energy, controlled penetration and reliable expansion... But the best advice is to try out a variety of loads in your gun to see which one it functions the best with, and to see which one matches with you the best (i.e. controllable recoil, price, availability, etc.) You really can't go wrong with any of the top bullet designs now days. So hit the firing range and see what works out best! Have fun...