MCgunner
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My hog load is a 180 grain Hornady XTP at 1400 fps from a 6.5" Blackhawk, at least in .357 caliber. I also shoot a 165 grain gas checked Lee cast SWC at 1470 from the same gun.
My .38 carry is a 158 +P JHP. Wadcutters are accurate and put up around 200 ft lbs from a 4" M10. They'd be better'n a .380 ball, but that ain't sayin' much. Similar energy, better nose profile, more bullet weight for better penetration. I'll stick with my hollow points, though.
Another thing about wadcutters, PITA in a speed loader, slows reloading.
My .38 carry is a 158 +P JHP. Wadcutters are accurate and put up around 200 ft lbs from a 4" M10. They'd be better'n a .380 ball, but that ain't sayin' much. Similar energy, better nose profile, more bullet weight for better penetration. I'll stick with my hollow points, though.
Another thing about wadcutters, PITA in a speed loader, slows reloading.