Well, the Sherriff finally finished checking me out (and my three notarized character witnesses--it's quite a process here in North Carolina), so I could go pick up the 686plus (7 shot, 4") that's been beckoning to me. From there, straight to the range, and can I just say: wow. What a lovely, finely crafted tool this thing is. So that's love, and I'm in it.
Now, ballistics. I clearly have no idea of how trajectories work, because I can make no sense of this; When shooting plain old .38 specials (FMJ 158gr. Fiochi) from a rest, I was right on POA at 25 yards. So then I switched to a light .357 load, 110gr. Winchester JHP in the white box. First, I'm relieved it doesn't hurt--I had never shot a .357, and was a bit worried, but dude: it's really fun, at least with a three pound gun. However, the bullets are hitting 3 or 4 inches LOWER than POA at the same targets and distance. Switch to 125 gr. JHPs (local factory reloads), same thing. I really don't think it's me; really. So why would a heavier, slower .38 slug end up HIGHER than a faster, lighter .357 slug? I bet I'm missing something moronically simple, but I just know you'll break it to me gently. ;-)
FauxQ
Now, ballistics. I clearly have no idea of how trajectories work, because I can make no sense of this; When shooting plain old .38 specials (FMJ 158gr. Fiochi) from a rest, I was right on POA at 25 yards. So then I switched to a light .357 load, 110gr. Winchester JHP in the white box. First, I'm relieved it doesn't hurt--I had never shot a .357, and was a bit worried, but dude: it's really fun, at least with a three pound gun. However, the bullets are hitting 3 or 4 inches LOWER than POA at the same targets and distance. Switch to 125 gr. JHPs (local factory reloads), same thing. I really don't think it's me; really. So why would a heavier, slower .38 slug end up HIGHER than a faster, lighter .357 slug? I bet I'm missing something moronically simple, but I just know you'll break it to me gently. ;-)
FauxQ