Federal .357 158 gr JSP

[zellerSC]

Just picked up a box from Wallyworld for $24.00.....left 2 boxes for others.

Question is would this be suitable for SD/HD? I guess my main concern is over penetration with this load.

For woods carry, I think it's probably an ideal load....JMHO.

Thanks.

 

[amd6547]

I have shot that load, and found it to be accurate in a few different revolver.
It would not be my first choice for self defense.
Lately, I have been shooting Blazer 357 mag, in both brass case, and aluminum.
The aluminum case seems to make a good low cost SD load...158gn JHP at a claimed 1150fps...shoots great, too. The brass case load is noticeably hotter.

 

[squidsix]

Nothing WRONG with jacketed soft point loads for defense, but hollow points are USUALLY better. If you shoot it well, it will be a wash. I would do like you mentioned: put the JSPs in there for bumming around the woods, and JHPs for social occasions.
I carry 158 grain Nosler JHPs from Double Tap in my 19s, and 125 grain nosebleed rounds from Buffalo Bore in my 27 for defense.
In the woods, like you, I use a 158 grain JSP in most revolvers.