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Old 04-07-2012, 02:37 AM
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You're absolutely right and to be fair this was with an earlier "generation" of the ST. Winchester "tweaked" the ST line a last time in the early 2000's and to be frank they are fantastic, especially the .44 Special. However, Win. does not push the line as heavy as before as the name "Silvertip" has forever been unfairly associated with the Miami Shootout of '86. They should have changed the name & color like they did with Black Talon.

Here's an objective 4 layer denim/ballistic gel test of your round:

StoppingPower.net Forums - Winchester .357 mag 145 gr STHP
Thanks for the link, I haven't seen that before. I would like to have seen the average recovered diameter instead of the recovered diameter at the widest point which could be misleading. Pictures would have been great too, but beggers can't be choosers I suppose

Here is a good one with great info from Doctor Gary K. Roberts,

Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo

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