RDub
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Hello
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;
38 SPL COR-BON 110gr DPX +P — Postimages
Data Sheet
This load produced the highest velocity of all the 38 Special 110gr loads I tested in both guns this far. These bullets expanded nicely in water. Accuracy very good. The 85 UL consistently shoots the light bullets a little low and left. 100 percent weight retention.
