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Originally Posted by eric1959
Seeking Ammo knowledge.New Accademy Sports just opened nearby. They sell a brass cased 158 gr sjhp for 19.99/box. Company spec say 490 m/s from a 10 inch barrel. I bought a trial box today.I'm looking for something to shoot from a Mod 13 and a Mod 65, both 4 inch barrels.What do you think? Too hot for frequent use, too hot for a k frame at all? I can always shoot it in some Ruger's so it won't be a waste. Around here that's a good price for 357. Main local alternative is Remington 125 gr sjhp for 47.00/100. Everything else 158gr is sky high or a mail order thing. 158 gr really appeals to me for the fixed sight models.
Anyone got an opinion, maybe a real world set of chronograph numbers?
Thanks,
Eric
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Does it say 10 INCH or 10 CM barrel? A 10 CM barrl is four inches.
Based on what I know of Euro ammo, I'd fire it in a Ruger, not a K-frame Smith. I'm a little leery of Serbian ammo, anyway, although t it seems okay to most commenting on it.
I'd probably feel beter about their 9mm or 7.62X25mm ammo.
If I had a M-65 S&W, I'd be looking for Federal's 158 grain Hydra-Shok .357 ammo or use with Plus P lead SWC-HP 158 grain from Remington or Buffalo Bore.
These are defense ammo, not range loads. They're what I use in my M-66-3.
If I can't find the lead SWC-HP loads, I use Speer's 125 grain .38 Plus P JHP's for indoors or crowded areas.
Speer told me that their 135 grain Short Barrel load is okay for four-inch and shorter barres, but I load it manly in snub and three-inch barrels. You'll probably have to mail order good 38 and .357 ammo.
Of course, a real gun store may have a better selection than some place like Wal-Mart or Academy Sports.