RDub
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Hello
This ammunition was shot out of a 5 inch S&W 686-6 at 25 yards. The target circle is 4 inches.
Velocity data taken from an Oehler model 33 chronograph.
A forensic examination was done with the ammunition.
Here is the link to all the photos of the review;
357 MAG BUFF BORE 180gr CAST (2) — Postimages
Data Sheet

Here is a link to the Rim Rock site;
g/ch .38/.357 180 gr. LBT- WFN per 100 in plastic ammo box
What is of particular interest with this ammunition, for me at least, is that it will match or slightly exceed the performance of any 180gr 10mm round out of a 4.6 inch or shorter barrel. Since the 180gr .357 bullet has more sectional density than the 10mm counterpart I would think it would penetrate even better.
Accuracy was Ok. Recoil was significant, as you might expect, but not as much as a full power .44 Mag. For woods carry, this round would be worth considering.
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