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Originally Posted by SWAT Lt.
I'd rather have the 125s than the 110s, but I'd opt for the 145 Silvertip or Win/Fed/Rem 158 JHPs over either the 110 or the 125 if i could get them.
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Here's a bit of test data:
Part III. FBI Ammunition Tests Data:
.357 Magnum 125 grain Remington Golden Saber JHP, 2/9/93:
Penetration Expansion Penetration Expansion
S&W M19
4" 1220 fps 14.40" 0.56" 20.55" 0.48"
.357 Magnum 125 grain Federal JHP, 7/27/90:
Penetration Expansion Penetration Expansion
S&W M13
3" 1265 fps 10.65" 0.49" 11.75" 0.51"
.357 Magnum 145 grain Winchester Silvertip JHP, 2/21/89:
Penetration Expansion Penetration Expansion
S&W M13
3" 1166 fps 15.80" 0.58" 12.90" 0.64"
.357 Magnum 158 grain Federal JHP, 2/28/91:
Penetration Expansion Penetration Expansion
S&W M19
4" 1200 fps 16.50" 0.50" 15.90" 0.64"
.357 Magnum 158 grain Federal HydraShok JHP, 7/14/89:
Penetration Expansion Penetration Expansion
S&W M13
3" 1183 fps 24.70" 0.37" 34.50" 0.46"
The first set of 2 numbers are bare Gelatin and the second set 4 layer denim.
I want more penetration than the 125 Federals gave and the 158 Hyrashok's went too far the other way. These are 2 loads held in high esteem that I don't have any desire for at all. The Silvertips and 158 Federals look pretty good - the 125GS had trouble with material.
Pretty well supports the above quoted poster's preferences - I concur.