Aguila Blanca
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So you are asking about bullets, and not loaded ammo?burbank_jung said:Aguila, are you still using Golden Sabers? If so, can you share your load data with me?
Unfortunately, I have no load data for Golden Saber bullets as reloading components. I've done the research and, as someone who is extremely risk-averse, I don't carry reloads for self-defense. I'm simply not prepared to take the chance that if I ever have to use my gun for self defense, it will be such a clear-cut case that nothing will be called into question and gunshot residue (GSR) won't play a role in the evidence. My carry ammunition is factory Golden Saber, 230-grain, standard pressure. I reload for the range and for competition only.
IMHO, the group size is less important than function. This is about self defense. Aside from the statistics that show something like 90% (or more) of self defense shooting occur at distances of 21 feet or less, there's also the consideration that if the distance gets much beyond 21 feet (or maybe 30 feet, which is still only 10 yards), unless the other person is shooting at you it may be difficult in court to justify using your gun. And I submit that pretty much any ammunition is going to produce decent self-defense groups at distances of 10 yards and less.burbank_jung said:I'll try and trade other shooters ammo the next time I'm at the range and keep a record of my groupings..