Remington 125 gr SJHP .357 mag

[tongix]

Is this what most of u guys load for CHL carry? Bedside gun as well ?

Remington Express Ammunition 357 Magnum 125 Grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point Box of 50 - MidwayUSA

Or u prefer this brands


http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=125614

A whopping 1600 ft sec

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[nitesite]

There's a member here named squecky who has guns.

Do a member search and you will find him.

Here;s a recent link:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/116535-looking-reloading-reasonal-price.html

Maybe he can provide you with some insight on the Rem load of which you ask.

 

[anchors]

I prefer Remington 125gr Golden Sabre HP's

 

[stevieboy]

I've had some experience shooting the Remington .357 125gr SJSP, which, I believe, performs pretty much the same as the SJHP. It is a real hand crusher, even with an N-frame .357, and a bit too much for my delicate sensibilities. In my 4" Model 27, it produces an ear splitting boom and a huge muzzle flash and it rattles my fillings. The flash, if not the boom, is slightly less impressive out of my 6" 686. I would imagine that, if I were to fire it in a defensive situation, particularly indoors, I'd go around saying "what?" and "huh?" for a long time thereafter, perhaps permanently.

It is a very accurate round, although, at 10 yards it shoots about 1 1/2" lower than 158 gr. magnums at the same distance. The groups were very tight, however. That is, until my hand/wrist gave out after about 18 rounds. I'll stick with the 158 grainers, thank you.

 

[38-44HD45]

The 125gr. SJHP from Remington is indeed the scream-de-la-screamer of the factory .357/125 loads. If you want to really have some fun, run a cylinder full of it through a 340PD! (I did, once, and there won't be a repeat performance.) My late-production lot of this load is not very flashy, unlike earlier versions, which, as noted by others, has lots of flash. As I recall, I got over 1500 fps. with it from a 5" Model 27. It is a GREAT self-defense load, if you can control it. I don't shoot it in anything but L and N frame Smiths and in Rugers.

 

[SWAT Lt.]

Although I have carried the 357 125jhps in the past, I prefer the Winchester 145 grain Silvertip Hollow Point.

 

[flop-shank]

I use Remington 125 gr. SJHPs (R357M1). If you want to use them well, you need to pay your dues on the range. Their flash, blast and recoil are reknowned for a reason. Do yourself a big favor and double up on your ear protection, especially if you shoot indoors. You really need to if you want to shoot them often and keep your hearing.

 

[paragon1]

Wow, I don't think I would use those as a bedside load unless you sleep in earmuffs. They are almost guaranteed to cause permanent ear damage if you unloaded a cylinder in a room.

I would use the Golden Saber 125gr .357 inside the house. They are downloaded somewhat, and might be at least tolerable on the ears. I think the superior bullet would more than make up for the lost velocity. At least on a BG breaking in. They are much more controllable also.

 

[Nframe357]

Folks if you really use your wep in SD, you will not hear the report or see any flash.

 

[paragon1]

I have a brother who has lost 80% in one ear, I have lost some in one ear from an inside gunshot. It's not just the hearing loss, the tinnitus will drive you crazy sometimes, and it doesn't go away. If I had the choice between the very loud effective load, and the less loud effective load, I will always choose the latter.

 

[tpd223]

I have a friend who fired his model 66 six times, indoors, loaded with 125gr Remington, that was our duty load back in the day, he lost 50% of his hearing in that one OIS and has permanent tinnitus.

Just sayin.

 

[Texas1941]

The Remington 125 SJHP and the Federal 125 JHP were the two loads that made the 357's reputation as a man stopper. They were the "death rays" of their day. The original 158 gr SWC was believed to be valuable because it was more effective against automobiles than a 38 spl, which was almost certainly true. The 110 gr "highway master" type bullet was popular for the same reason.

The Remington has a reputation for throwing off secondary fragments that are large enough and have enough energy to create additional wound paths. But both the Remingon and the Federal are very, very, loud. Put either in a 3" bbl and you have a real noise maker on your hands. I've lost all the hearing I care to, so I don't use them any more. The 125 Remington GS or the Winchester 145 STwork well enough for me and their blast is reduced enough to be acceptable. That's my take on it.

Charles