Has anyone done any chrony work on different brands of factory .38spl 158gr fmj. I've heard the Geco may be strong, and I've been wondering about the Speer Lawman +P. I'd appreciate any serious input, thanx .
Most powerful .38spl 158gr fmj?
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We did quite a bit of chrono on .38s about the time IDPA dropped the power factor requirement so the common commercial non +P .38 loads would pass.
I don't have the list in front of me, but I recall that the Speer +P were among the top for US commercial ammo. We did not test Geco or any of the boutique brands. None of the non +P passed the old standard.
I don't have the list in front of me, but I recall that the Speer +P were among the top for US commercial ammo. We did not test Geco or any of the boutique brands. None of the non +P passed the old standard.
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Just curious here...but do you have to use FMJ ammo for SD?If you're being forced to,I understand but if not,IMO that's about the worst choice whatever the FPS attainable in a .38Spl!
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There's not a lot of 158FMJ loads out there.
This chart may be of help:
38 Special Ballistics Chart | Ballistics 101
This chart may be of help:
38 Special Ballistics Chart | Ballistics 101
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I'm not going to use fmj for sd, or hd, or for use on game. I appreciate all the input from all who replied. thanx..........
It's slow but.....
It DOES penetrate to the required depth, and I trust Speer when it comes to terminal performance.
A great many people use 158 gr SWCs and even HPSWCs, which I think is pretty cool considering the cost of cast vs. the cost of jacketed. I've never tested in a real live situation.
Personally I admit using a lighter bullet to gain some velocity. The 'short barrel' 135 gr Speer makes seem to satisfy all of my (theoretical) requirements, i.e. what I THINK it will do what I need when I need it.
It DOES penetrate to the required depth, and I trust Speer when it comes to terminal performance.
A great many people use 158 gr SWCs and even HPSWCs, which I think is pretty cool considering the cost of cast vs. the cost of jacketed. I've never tested in a real live situation.
Personally I admit using a lighter bullet to gain some velocity. The 'short barrel' 135 gr Speer makes seem to satisfy all of my (theoretical) requirements, i.e. what I THINK it will do what I need when I need it.
