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Old 12-04-2024, 01:55 PM
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Most of the 38 Special reviews that I did were shot with two guns.
A Taurus 85 Ulta Lite 2 inch barrel and a Smith & Wesson model 15 with a 4 inch barrel.
First I do forensic exam of the ammunition. Next I shoot a group while chronographing with each gun. 10 yards with the 2 inch Taurus 85 and 25 yards with the 4 inch Model 15. Chronograph is a Oehler 35P
Then the ammunition is shot out of each gun into a 55 gallon plastic barrel of water. The bullets are then recovered, photographed and then measured for expansion. In cases where the bullet fragments and loses its jacket, a weight is taken with all the recovered material and also a weight taken with just the lead core.
Here is the link to all the photos of the review;

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Another outstanding bonded bullet performer, especially out of a 2 inch revolver. Excellent accuracy and bullet weight retention was almost flawless. Great choice for EDC.

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I like it. Bought a case of it cheap maybe 2019, still have most of it left. This ain't fer plinkin'. Joe
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Very good load. Thank you again for your exemplary work in all your posts!
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