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For example, Buffalo Bore, Double Tap, etc.
I'm shopping for defense ammo for my 38 LCR and I'm looking at these three offerings from Buffalo Bore:
What is a "non-canister powder" and why can't we get it as reloaders?
Does that mean its a proprietary mix of common powders, or can they really make their own?
I'm shopping for defense ammo for my 38 LCR and I'm looking at these three offerings from Buffalo Bore:
- 150 gr. wadcutter (LINK)
- 158 gr. +P hard cast w/Keith bullet (LINK)
- 158 gr. +P soft cast hollow point SWC (LINK)
Owner of Buffalo Bore: Tim Sundles said:Due to customer demand, we've developed this defensive 38SPL ammo. Our customers wanted some devastating 38SPL loads that would fill the following criteria.
1. It won't hurt older/fragile/alloy revolvers. (Non +P)
2. Is effective as a "fight stopper" through the use of proper bullets.
3. Is more powerful than typical/standard, weak 38SPL ammo.
4. Generate much less recoil than our +P 38SPL ammo.
5. Is flash suppressed.
Buffalo Bore is introducing these three different heavy, yet standard pressure loadings for 38 SPL. These offerings are loaded at standard pressure, but they are much more powerful than normal 38SPL ammo. These loads will not harm older more fragile revolvers. So, these loads are safe for use in ANY 38 SPL revolver, provided it is in normal working condition. As stated above, the "POWER" level of these loads is really closer to a typical +P power level, but the pressure is standard. We are able to develop these powerful standard pressure loads with modern non-canister powders. Again, these loads recoil far less than our +P 38 SPL ammo.
All three of these loads are flash suppressed, so firing them in the dark won't blind you. We use flash suppressed powder in our defensive ammo, in the loadings we can, because over 90% of all civilian shootings in America, occur in low light, when the criminal element is at work. We don't want you blinded by your own gunfire after the first shot.
Item 20D utilizes a very hard cast 150gr. WAD CUTTER bullet. The bullet is made hard, so it won't deform or mushroom. It penetrates deeply (roughly 14 to 16 inches ) and its full diameter profile maximizes blood loss as it cuts and crushes (not slips or slides) its way through tissue. These bullets are hard and properly lubed and will NOT lead your barrel. Note my velocities from real world "over the counter" revolver s- NOT TEST BARRELS!
- a. S&W mod. 60, 2 inch barrel - 868 fps (251 ft. lbs.)
- b. S&W mod. 66, 2.5 inch barrel - 890 fps (264 ft. lbs.)
- c. Ruger SP101, 3 inch barrel - 961 fps (308 ft. lbs.)
- d. S&W Mt. Gun, 4 inch barrel - 1005 fps (336 ft. lbs.)
What is a "non-canister powder" and why can't we get it as reloaders?
Does that mean its a proprietary mix of common powders, or can they really make their own?