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eng2d2

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Can anyone recommend ammo for 357 and 40.? Had no idea there are a lot of variables when buying ammo such as stopping power. Preferably cheap and where to buy.
 
eng2 , the most control you will ever have for your .357 and .40 is if you hand load , or reload
them . I started with a Hodgdon reloading book . If you don't want to investigate reloading , some gun ranges will sell reloads . For cheap ammo , that's it .
 
squirrel dog said:
eng2 , the most control you will ever have for your .357 and .40 is if you hand load , or reload
them . I started with a Hodgdon reloading book . If you don't want to investigate reloading , some gun ranges will sell reloads . For cheap ammo , that's it .
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Not sure if I am comfortable with diy
 
Hornady Critical Defense and Speer Gold Dot are well regarded for self defense. I have no idea where you are to be able to recommend a place to buy.
 
Jerem said:
Hornady Critical Defense and Speer Gold Dot are well regarded for self defense. I have no idea where you are to be able to recommend a place to buy.
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Remington golden Sabre I have a box of 50 for 40 cal. Your opinion?? Good or no good? SoCal
 
squirrel dog said:
eng2 , the most control you will ever have for your .357 and .40 is if you hand load , or reload
them . I started with a Hodgdon reloading book . If you don't want to investigate reloading , some gun ranges will sell reloads . For cheap ammo , that's it .
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I read many book and articles on using a gun for self defense and one the things common in all them is the advice not to use DIY reloads. The reason is that if you had to shoot someone in self defense, the procercuter will use that against you.
 
Yup, don't use handloads in your defensive weapon because a prosecutor will try to make it sound like you are some kind of gun nuts thirsting for blood and used special, experimental, super-deadly bullets because conventional bullets weren't deadly enough for you. And very few folks reload defensive ammo, but rather reload cheap FMJ or LRN bullets so they can shoot more often.

I use Federal Hydro-shocks, which are a little bit older technology, but they are still pretty darn good self defense rounds that can be had at a good price. You may save money in the long run buying local rather than paying shipping charges, but you will have to shop around. I buy most of my range ammo at Walmart, and hit a local North 40 Outdoors when I need defensive ammo or they have a sale. You can also check guns.deals for online prices, but then you have to pay shipping and it gets pricey unless you buy in large quantities.

Shoot enough of whatever defensive round you buy to make sure they feed and cycle well through your gun. But for practice you can shoot whatever is the cheapest range ammo you can find that feed reliably in your gun. The more you shoot the more you will be comfortable with your gun and able to hit your target if the worst should happen.

And, remember, shot placement is much more important than having the latest wonder bullet. Any decent defense round will serve you well if you can do your part.
 
eng2d2 said:
Remington golden Sabre I have a box of 50 for 40 cal. Your opinion?? Good or no good? SoCal
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I wouldn't call it not good, but there is newer designs that perform better. In Ca. you can't get ammo directly shipped to you (there are exceptions for FFL holders, law enforcement, and such) so you're pretty much stuck to brick and mortar. After July 1 background checks are going to be mandatory so expect prices to go up and the system to be buggy and unreliable while they get the issues worked out
 
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Paladin is right on the money when it comes to the importance of shot placement. A 22 between the eyes is going to sting a lot more than a 44 that wizzes by.

He is also dead on with finding the ammo your 40 likes. Burn through lots of ammo, develop your skills, gain confidence in your weapon.

You might find some Buffalo Bore for your 357 for special purposes.

https://www.wikiarms.com/group/40SW
 
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