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Old 07-30-2009, 05:13 PM
Steve C Steve C is offline
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Hornady says that the 125gr XTPHP needs an impact velocity between 800 to 1600 fps for best performance according to the information sheet thats generally included in the box. Your load looks like it should work out ot reasonable pistol ranges.

Personally however I like to drive any JHP to at least 1,000 fps at the muzzle to ensure expansion. I load a +P level .38 spl with 125gr bullets on top of 6.0 grs of Unique and get right around 1,050 fps from my 4" revolvers.

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