Atomic Ammo

Bezoar · October 29, 2013, 07:40 AM

heres a question they use realy good components, the listed energies seem a bit out of it.

158 grain jhp at 1350 fps in a 4 inch 357 to get 640 me
148 grain reverse hbw at 1000 fps to get 328 me

is anyone getting these figures? If they are and the bullet works as well as they claim both of these loads would make me reconsider a 357.

ClydeFrog · October 29, 2013, 01:02 PM

I posted a topic about this brand a few months ago.
The company posted a response too so they might answer your questions directly.
It seems hot & potent for most uses but for the price seems a bit high.

Clyde

Bezoar · October 29, 2013, 05:52 PM

actually the price isnt that bad online. its one of the few brands for 38 special and .357 thats instock at midway usa. And as far as expanding bullets go, the price is slightly better.

Nick_C_S · October 29, 2013, 10:52 PM

1173 fps (4"bbl) is the best I have ever achieved with a 158g JHP, with any of my loadings. And that was done with a boat load of W296 (very slow powder) that threw a flame half way to the target.

I think the fps of the 158's are unrealistic. Certainly nothing I would be willing to shoot in my guns.

Nick_C_S · October 29, 2013, 10:58 PM

P.S. - You should still consider a .357. They're awesome guns. Ballistically, the only thing in a semi-auto package that can match a .357 Mag, is the 357 Sig, and the 10mm.

silvermane_1 · October 29, 2013, 11:36 PM

or a 357mag out of a Coonan.

October 29, 2013, 07:40 AM	#1
Bezoar Junior member Join Date: October 19, 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 578	Atomic Ammo heres a question they use realy good components, the listed energies seem a bit out of it. 158 grain jhp at 1350 fps in a 4 inch 357 to get 640 me 148 grain reverse hbw at 1000 fps to get 328 me is anyone getting these figures? If they are and the bullet works as well as they claim both of these loads would make me reconsider a 357.

October 29, 2013, 01:02 PM	#2
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Atomic Ammo.... I posted a topic about this brand a few months ago. The company posted a response too so they might answer your questions directly. It seems hot & potent for most uses but for the price seems a bit high. Clyde

October 29, 2013, 10:52 PM	#4
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	1173 fps (4"bbl) is the best I have ever achieved with a 158g JHP, with any of my loadings. And that was done with a boat load of W296 (very slow powder) that threw a flame half way to the target. I think the fps of the 158's are unrealistic. Certainly nothing I would be willing to shoot in my guns. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

October 29, 2013, 10:58 PM	#5
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	P.S. - You should still consider a .357. They're awesome guns. Ballistically, the only thing in a semi-auto package that can match a .357 Mag, is the 357 Sig, and the 10mm. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

October 29, 2013, 11:36 PM	#6
silvermane_1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: Burien,WA Posts: 897	or a 357mag out of a Coonan. __________________ Rugers:SR1911 CMD,MK 3 .22lr 6",Sec. Six '76 liberty .357 4",SRH .480 Ruger 7.5",Mini-14 188 5.56/.233 18.5", Marlins: 795 .22lr 16.5",30aw 30-30 20",Mossberg:Mav. 88 Tact. 12 ga, 18.5",ATR 100 .270 Win. 22",S&W:SW9VE 9mm 4",Springfield:XD .357sig 4", AKs:CAI PSL-54C, WASR 10/63, WW74,SLR-106c

October 29, 2013, 05:52 PM	#3
Bezoar Junior member Join Date: October 19, 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 578	actually the price isnt that bad online. its one of the few brands for 38 special and .357 thats instock at midway usa. And as far as expanding bullets go, the price is slightly better.