Can someone explain why lighter bullets like the 110 gr cause more damage to guns than heavier bullets like the 158 gr?
I've always heard this in being cautious in shooting medium frame .357 magnums and .38 specials (with +P cartridges). Not that it is dangerous to you, it's just in the longrun unhealthy for the gun. But why is this? With the energy and recoil you get from the heavier bullet (not to mention effectiveness) you would think the exact opposite would be true.
Which brings up another question...why would someone use a round that is does less damage to the bad guy and more damage to the gun in place of a round that will do more damage to the bad guy and less damage to you gun?
I've always heard this in being cautious in shooting medium frame .357 magnums and .38 specials (with +P cartridges). Not that it is dangerous to you, it's just in the longrun unhealthy for the gun. But why is this? With the energy and recoil you get from the heavier bullet (not to mention effectiveness) you would think the exact opposite would be true.
Which brings up another question...why would someone use a round that is does less damage to the bad guy and more damage to the gun in place of a round that will do more damage to the bad guy and less damage to you gun?