Several years ago I read a review in Ayoob's Files of a book about the
attempted assassination of President Truman, by 2 fanatical Puerto
Rican Nationalists. That happened in 1950. At that time the secret
service carried round nose lead in their .38s. As did most of the rest
of the law enforcement community.

One of the agents shot one of the bad guys, aiming betwen his eyes,
the shot went a little high and hit that bump up at the top of his
forehead. It kinda bounced off the bump and skidded across his
scalp.

I think it was at that time the secret service and other LE agencies
started looking for something more effective than the RNL. The result
was what came to known as the FBI load. I believe Winchester was
first, followed soon by Remington and Federal.

It turned out to be quite an effective load. It still is. I prefer the
Buffalo Bore Heavy 38 Spl +P. It is their item 20A/20
Lead Semi Wadcutter Hollow Core with Gas Check. 1000 FPS and
ME of 351 ft. lbs.

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