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New 2019 Ruger LCRX 3" .357 mag
- Thread starter HighValleyRanch
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TruthTellers
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It doesn't matter to HVR, that Buffalo Bore from the LCR is his go to carry load and if the day comes where he has to pay $5 a round for that ammo, he's going to pay it.I wasn't talking about "roll your own/boutique ammo", I was referring to off the shelf mass consumption ammo.
I agree with you tho, I do not take into account whatever is out there from the boutique ammo companies as it's not ammo I'm going to ever buy, not unless it's for a weaker caliber like .380 or .32.
TruthTellers
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The point of the ARX to me is increased terminal performance and tissue damage from a short barrel and consistent performance vs hollow points that may or may not expand from the same short barrel.I chose the . 357 for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I wanted the stainless frame for the additional weight which helped mitigate recoil. Secondly, I do eventually plan on switching to the .357 round. My only concern is over penetration... and, even if that wasn not in my plans, I like that the option is there should I ever decide I wanted to shoot a boxfull, whereas that option wouldn't be available if I owned only the .38 Special.
And lastly, I'm fully committed to the ARX round primarily because of its flutes.
That's magic for a semi auto pistol in a caliber like .380 and maybe 9mm depending on other factors, but for a revolver where you can use wadcutters and semi wadcutters or even the exotic duplex load using two round balls, I fail to see where the 80 grain ARX bullet has an advantage.
WheelGunMan
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The point of the ARX to me is increased terminal performance and tissue damage from a short barrel and consistent performance vs hollow points that may or may not expand from the same short barrel.
That's magic for a semi auto pistol in a caliber like .380 and maybe 9mm depending on other factors, but for a revolver where you can use wadcutters and semi wadcutters or even the exotic duplex load using two round balls, I fail to see where the 80 grain ARX bullet has an advantage.
Those two statements contradict one another.