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Old 12-06-2010, 12:02 PM
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A hardcast wadcutter is preferred in underpenetrating mouse guns because it permanently cuts through flesh and bone, rather than temporarily just pushing it aside as FMJ does.

Here are a couple of wadcutter examples:

1. Most 380 ACP HP’s are not good penetrators and a hardened wadcutter can make up the difference with deeper penetration into the vitals.


************ 380 Auto / ACP ************

Buffalo Bore:
100-gr. Hardcast Flatnose Wadcutter Standard Pressure @ 910 fps in 2.75” barrel (Item #27E). Deep (Cutting) Penetrator. Use FMJ if you have feeding problems.

380 Auto Standard Pressure Pistol and Handgun Ammo


2. Same principle applies to the 38 Special, where in snubnose form, a heavier bullet or tougher hardcast wadcutter load might be needed to ensure adequate penetration.

Buffalo Bore Short Barrel:
* 150-gr. Standard Pressure Hardcast Wadcutter (20D) @ 868 fps in 2” barrel. For barrier penetration & protection in the mountains.

In short, hardcast wadcutters CUT a clear path during deep penetration into the vital areas from underpowered handguns.

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P.S. In lightweight 38 Special 2" barrels, standard pressure 158-gr. FBI loads can recoil less than +P loads with smaller projectiles. Example.........


Buffalo Bore Short Barrel:
** 158-gr. Standard Pressure Lead Semi-Wadcutter HP (20C) @ 854 fps in 2” barrel. Less recoil & similar velocity as Speer’s 135-gr. Gold Dot @ 860 fps in S&W J-frame and Ruger LCR.

Last edited by 147_Grain; 12-06-2010 at 12:04 PM.
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