Guys,
I'm currently wrestling with a problem over ammo selection for my .380. I started off believing in the 90gr Hydrashok, then switched allegiance to the heavier 102 gr Rem Golden Sabre as I'd heard that it exhibits far superior penetration, but it is a little slower. Then I remembered the whole .38 Spl hubbub over non expanding jacketed rounds that ended with the introduction of the Nyclad (for those who didn't like plain lead HP's in the first place), noting the broad similarities between .380 ACP and .38 Spl and then putting 2 & 2 together to make 5 I now have major doubts about all the .380 JHP's.
I can find no reliable source of info. on the best performers in this bracket, or if indeed we .380 'ers are being conned by Federal, Remington, Winchester and all into thinking that their bullets actually work as advertised. And before anyone says it, I know that .380 is marginal and that they wouldn't go with less than 9mm +P, but hey, my wife bought my Bersa and it's a sweet little carry piece when I feel the need, so caliber discussions end there if you get my drift. Guidance whether anecdotal or actual would be appreciated,
Thanks in advance,
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Mike H
I'm currently wrestling with a problem over ammo selection for my .380. I started off believing in the 90gr Hydrashok, then switched allegiance to the heavier 102 gr Rem Golden Sabre as I'd heard that it exhibits far superior penetration, but it is a little slower. Then I remembered the whole .38 Spl hubbub over non expanding jacketed rounds that ended with the introduction of the Nyclad (for those who didn't like plain lead HP's in the first place), noting the broad similarities between .380 ACP and .38 Spl and then putting 2 & 2 together to make 5 I now have major doubts about all the .380 JHP's.
I can find no reliable source of info. on the best performers in this bracket, or if indeed we .380 'ers are being conned by Federal, Remington, Winchester and all into thinking that their bullets actually work as advertised. And before anyone says it, I know that .380 is marginal and that they wouldn't go with less than 9mm +P, but hey, my wife bought my Bersa and it's a sweet little carry piece when I feel the need, so caliber discussions end there if you get my drift. Guidance whether anecdotal or actual would be appreciated,
Thanks in advance,
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Mike H