Best ammo for 340PD

[m41]

I was at the range last week and I was shooting my 340 PD and I usually keep it loaded with 38+P . I had some 148gr wadcutters and I shot them and I couldn't believe the reduction in recoil. I was wondering if anyone made a .357 shell that would compare with this recoil I don't reload so it would have to be something commerical or is this just wishful thinking?

 

[flop-shank]

You can't get something for nothing. .357 hollow points are better manstoppers, but .38 wadcutters have a great reputation for being the best thing going for the recoil sensitive. For an in between load, try Federal 125 gr. std. pressure Nyclads.

 

[aterry33]

I would not shoot 357 magnums out of a 12oz revovler, but that's just me. Speer 135+P gold dots (short barrel) work great in the J Frames. My personal favorite.

 

[coach22]

My 340 PD is loaded with Buffalo Bore 125 +P's.
A close 2nd choice would be Corbon DPX +P's.

 

[aterry33]

By the way, don't go with anything smaller than 125 grains!

 

[coach22]

The 120 grain warning on the barrel applies only to 357's.
Any weight in 38 is OK according to Smith & Wesson.