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Old 04-15-2021, 06:27 PM
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I absolutely love Privi .38 spl. I bought a case (1K) of 158 SWC and 3 cases (500 158gr SWCHP's rds each, don't know why they are packed different) in the last year, more before that. Full power (spec says "904 fps") without +P designation. I've shot maybe 1.5K+ of them and while "snappy" in a 642 they are perfect in a Model 15-3. I've got all the brass saved for retirement in September. Joe
I think you will find the 904fps to be optimistic as this ammo is milder than that but it is pretty good plinkin ammo. The strongest European .38spl I have tried is the Perfecta brand of 158gr fmjrn that gives about 900fps from a 4" barrel........
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