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Out of a two inch barrel, that's not likely to expand unless it's a specially made pure lead bullet, like used in the Buff Bore load of that description. TRH, The primary concern with a 2" .38 Special is penetration. I wouldn't expect expansion from a 2" barrel.
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Out of a two inch barrel, that's not likely to expand unless it's a specially made pure lead bullet, like used in the Buff Bore load of that description. TRH, The primary concern with a 2" .38 Special is penetration. I wouldn't expect expansion from a 2" barrel. If you don't expect expansion, go for a full meplat to maximize crushing damage.
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Out of a two inch barrel, that's not likely to expand unless it's a specially made pure lead bullet, like used in the Buff Bore load of that description. Winchester and Remington both expand out of S&W J-frame 1 7/8" barrel in my experience Well, there's expand and there's expand. ![[Linked Image]](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w188/TheRealHawkeye/Expansion.jpg) No they EXPAND ![[Linked Image]](http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d62/jwp475/38Special010.jpg)
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Speer 135 gr Short Barrel 38
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Buffalo Bore hard cast 150 grain full wadcutters give excellent penetration thru all sorts of material. I just shot one thru a 2" phone book and it didn't stop until the fourth gallon jug of water behind it. There was an impressive hole in the book. The bullet was almost unchanged in the fourth jug. I can't imagine this bullet deflecting off a glancing skull shot. These bullets will get the job done.
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I'm trying to decide what brand of ammo to buy for a snub nose 38 spl, (smith 442). Low recoil vs +P, I need some opinions, thanks Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel load is my personal favorite.
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Buffalo Bore hard cast 150 grain full wadcutters give excellent penetration thru all sorts of material. I just shot one thru a 2" phone book and it didn't stop until the fourth gallon jug of water behind it. There was an impressive hole in the book. The bullet was almost unchanged in the fourth jug. That's pretty impressive performance. Wadcutters have been shown to have pretty decent terminal effectiveness out of 38 snubbies. I can't imagine this bullet deflecting off a glancing skull shot. These bullets will get the job done. ANY bullet will deflect off the hard, sloping bone of the skull or facial bones if the angle of incidence is shallow enough. Even high power rifle bullets will deflect under these conditions.
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I'm trying to decide what brand of ammo to buy for a snub nose 38 spl, (smith 442). Low recoil vs +P, I need some opinions, thanks Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel load is my personal favorite. speer product # ??
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In the next few days I am going to do some shooting of 2x4 boards on various angles with wadcutters and Speer 135's. I am anxious to see the results. I'll get back.
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I like the Remington Golden Saber 125gr +P loads in my little Smith snubbie. That's my current carry load in my 642. My only "testing" with said load has been on deer. No problem with full penetration. I thought one might have stayed in but the gentleman that took said deer said he never found it. George
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