Model 66-2 6" ammo

[DaveB57]

Can you 66rs advise me on the best .357 self defense round, the best .38 special, the best .38 special +P rounds for my gun? What ammo should I stay away from? Which ones are the best value (if I can find it

). Thanks for this great forum!

Dave

 

[DaveB57]

Can you 66rs advise me on the best .357 self defense round, the best .38 special, the best .38 special +P rounds for my gun? What ammo should I stay away from? Which ones are the best value (if I can find it

). Thanks for this great forum!

Dave

 

[Andy Taylor]

FBI loads. IE: 158 Grain Lead SWCHP +P.
It is loaded by Remington, Winchester, Federal and Buffalo Bore. Remington and BB are prefered in the shorter barrels, but with a 6" tube they should all perform well.

 

[photoman]

Some recommendations:

.357:

CorBon DPX
Remington 125gr SJHP

.38:

CorBon DPX
Speer 135gr Gold Dot

 

[DaveB57]

What are your thoughts on a choice for indoor range shooting. I bought some blazer brass .38 for $14.95 for 50 that seems pretty affordable for the range...I've yet to buy anything @ Wal Mart since it's a luck of the draw, but was told that they had .357 blazer brass 158 gr. JHP for $14.95, too. Does Wal Mart carry different ammo in different regions (live a few hours from Lewiston, ID where Speer/CCI is located)? What would you be looking for in practice rounds?

Dave

 

[Andy Taylor]

Find something with the same weight bullet as your defense load. Should shoot to the same point of aim.
You do have a nice indoor range right there in Post Falls, if memory serves. Had a lot of fun there with a rented MP5.

 

[Doug M.]

Center Sports - get off at exit 7, go north a bit (2 lights, I think), turn left, go about .5 mile, it's on the right.

 

[BreakerDan]

Superior

357: Remington or Federal 125gr JHP
357: Win 145gr Silvertip
38+p: Remington 158 gr lead hollowpoint FBI load

Avoid: Just about every 38 or 38+p 110 gr.