Feeding a J Frame for Concealed Carry

[Stainz]

I just ordered three boxes of Remington 'High Terminal Performance' #22301 from Midway. Reportedly a few fps more than the 22300 (Old R38S12), but still +P 158gr LHPSWC. Ill report back after shooting them in my 642 & 60 Pro. They were 'in' - so I jumped on them - $112 shipped. I spent a few $ more at a lgs for the last 22300's I found three years or more ago.

Stainz

 

[amd6547]

Other reports I have read indicated that the new Remington load is loaded to a lower velocity than the old standby 158gn +P SWCHP.
The old load is what is in my J-frame right now.

 

[Stainz]

Over the years, the original #22300 R38S12 varied lot to lot from 820-840+ fps from my 1 7/8" 642. According to Remington's site, both from a 4" barrel, they yield:

R38S12/22300 RTP38S12/22301
Muzzle 890 fps 890 fps
50yd 855 fps 872 fps
100yd 823 fps 855 fps

I don't know why they make two such similar loads, unless the HTP load wil replace the Express load. My order arrived yesterday evening. Same Ni case, headstamp, primer & sealant, and bullet, although the bullet mould may be getting old - not a smooth of a LHP. A crude knife test displayed a similarly softer lead than the now unavailable Georgia Arms version.

The older load was $40/50 over two years ago locally - plus s/t. This was $112/3 boxes - not terrible in this time. I needed something to shoot at the range... I have it!

Stainz