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Re: .380 for Sister

Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:27 pm
by koolaid
CC Italian wrote:Most .380 jhp ammo will penetrate between 6-10inches in ballistic gel. A few get close to twelve inches but not on a shot to shot basis. This is why so many carry FMJ or staggered clips of jhp and FMJ. This isn't because the bullet doesn't get enough velocity but it just doesn't have enough sectional density (weight).
Remington makes 102gr Golden Sabre .380 now, which seems to be an improvement over the 80-90 gr stuff.