The heavy bullets are accurate to a longer distance than lighter ones. Most people never shoot a handgun far enough out to know the difference. I shoot 300 gr. bullets to 200 meters (218 yds.) in Metallic Silhouette matches.

The 240s are only accurate to 150 meters with my low pressure loads. In a higher pressure, higher velocity loading (only for Thompson Contenders and Encores, and heavily built revos, etc.) the 240 gr. can be accurate to a longer distance. Loads like this would blow up my 629 and wrists and elbows.