I recently picked up a couple of new-to-me fixed-sight .38/.357 revolvers, and am trying to find the best self-defense ammunition for them.
I understand that fixed-sight revolvers tend to "like" (or are more accurate with) certain ammunition, and that some experimenting is required to find the correct load. I'm ready to experiment, but I have a question:
Will similar weight ammunition from a single manufacturer have the same point-of-impact?
For example: Should all Remington .38 caliber 158gr. ammunition have the same point of impact as Remington's R38S12 LSWCHP cartridge (the FBI load)...or will the bullet type and +P/standard pressure affect the point-of-aim vs. point-of-impact? I'd like to carry the FBI Load, but be able to practice with cheaper (standard pressure or +P) rounds.
In addition to the "FBI Load", Remington's also lists these other 158gr rounds:
* R38S14 -- which is a +P LSWC, but not HP.
* R38S5 -- 158 LEAD RN, but not +P
* R38S6 -- 158 LEAD SWC, but not +P
Will their Point-of-Aim vs. Point-of-Impact all be the same?
I'd also welcome any advice on the preferred way to identify the most accurate ammunition for these revolvers. Just observe benchrest groups from 15 yards, or something more...scientific? Thanks!
I understand that fixed-sight revolvers tend to "like" (or are more accurate with) certain ammunition, and that some experimenting is required to find the correct load. I'm ready to experiment, but I have a question:
Will similar weight ammunition from a single manufacturer have the same point-of-impact?
For example: Should all Remington .38 caliber 158gr. ammunition have the same point of impact as Remington's R38S12 LSWCHP cartridge (the FBI load)...or will the bullet type and +P/standard pressure affect the point-of-aim vs. point-of-impact? I'd like to carry the FBI Load, but be able to practice with cheaper (standard pressure or +P) rounds.
In addition to the "FBI Load", Remington's also lists these other 158gr rounds:
* R38S14 -- which is a +P LSWC, but not HP.
* R38S5 -- 158 LEAD RN, but not +P
* R38S6 -- 158 LEAD SWC, but not +P
Will their Point-of-Aim vs. Point-of-Impact all be the same?
I'd also welcome any advice on the preferred way to identify the most accurate ammunition for these revolvers. Just observe benchrest groups from 15 yards, or something more...scientific? Thanks!