[WonderNine]

I picked up three boxes (75 rounds) of those new Remington Core-Lokt bullets on a whim. They are rated powerful (610 ft/lbs.), but I figured since they are heavy they wouldn't create as much pressure as the 125gr. (580 ft/lbs.) load??? Perhaps this is wrong since it's producing the same energy so it would have to produce the same pressure regardless of bullet weight??? I'm confused. Help me.....

I'm worried they might be too much for the model 19 like the 125 grainers seem to be.

[Lone Star]

Remember, the std. .357 bullet weight has been 158 grains. The 165 grainer isn't that much more. I asked Remington about this a couple of years ago, and they said it should be no problem.

However, that 165 grainer is a specialized HUNTING load. How many will you fire? For defense and general use, a faster-expanding bullet might serve you better. The 165 grain is designed to expand reasonably well, but to also penetrate deeply in deer, etc.

Lone Star
P.S. I think this might be a good load for bear defense if your gun is a .357. I'm not convinced that the 180 grainers are needed.

[ACP]

I believe that is Remington's hunting load? Two boxes won't hurt, but if that's all you used for a decade, prepare for a re-build.

[stans]

Fastest wear occurs with the 110 and 125 grain full power loads.

[WonderNine]

Ok, thanks guys. I wasn't concerned about the weight being too much, I was just concerned that the load may be too hot. Fired ten of them at the range today along with some .38's and a bunch of 125gr. .357's. Those 125 grainers sure are a blast to shoot! Hehe.