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Old 03-24-2012, 10:50 PM
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Of course I have my books, Sierra, Speer, Hornady, Hodgdon, ETC, and they are the best reference. However I am looking for Body Guard friendly loads, IE: recommended bullets that feed well and don't have a tendency to jam and such. So let me know what has worked or not worked for you.
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For reliability and penetration I would use a hardcast (BHN 18) LRN or FMJ ball.
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I like 95 gr FMJ Magtech bullets. $14.00 per 100 from Midway over 3.5 gr of 231.
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Remington Golden Saber 102 gr.

Not that Midway would actually have them.

Golden Saber Bullets 380 ACP (356 Diameter) 102 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
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Berry's Plated 100Gr Flat base #67767

Very reasonable priced and used by at least 1 commercial reloader - All American I believe - Red White & Blue flag motiff box - Also from Natchez.
CCI SPP and Power Pistol (I won't say how much, but it's just down from Max in the mfrs tables Use Data for 95gr lead as per Berrys.

You do see a flake of burning powder 6-8'' in front of the muzzle and departing rapidly once in a while. Doesn't bother me but my dad prefers Unique because of that "Muzzle Flash".

1-2" 6 shot Groups 10yds rest out of 2 different BG 380's That big because of the grip size and sights IMO.

Last time I ordered them I got them on sale at Natchez, and it was cheaper to buy 2 boxes of 250 than 1 box of 500 - go figure. They come in nice plastic boxes too.
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