Thread: What magnum ammo are you carring in your j-frame snubbies?
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Old 03-30-2017, 01:35 AM
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Buffalo Bore 38 +P 158 soft lead SWCHP. Makes over 1000 fps out of my 640 Pro. I know you wanted 357, but I like these so much better. Nothing I can point to though. I kind of see them as a modern 38/44.
Was going to post the same thing but Mike beat me to it!

In 158 grains and out of a TWO INCH BARREL (1 7/8" actually) the 158 grain Buffalo Bore 38 Spl. +P (#20A) is actually FASTER than Winchester, Remington and Federal 158 grain Magnums! Yes you heard me - the .38 Spl. actually out performs the .357 158 grain in really short tubes as it was NEVER designed for them and much of the powder is burned OUTSIDE the barrel doing nothing to help propel the projectile. It was meant for 6" barrels. You can get lower grain weight Mag. bullets that are faster or BB Magnums, but I would NOT shoot them from a Chief's Spl. 2" bbl. The BB .38 Spl +P 158 gr. LSWCHP-GC has way less recoil, less flash, faster follow-up shots and will not beat you and your small gun up. It is a really fantastic round!!!
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