Buffalo bore, Lead free .38 special+P.

[@Salieri47]

A worthy rewatch. Paul, positive thoughts & healing mojo still being sent.

[@constantine2197]

Paused a different Paul Harrell video to check out this new one! As a 20 year old new gun owner that isn't from a gun friendly family this channel is such a wealth of knowledge. Thank you so much Paul.

[@rre9121]

Just keep buying guns, wasn't a big part of my childhood, but I moved out and just started going for it.

[@Tomalexi]

What state?

[@FishFind3000]

Same for me my family never had any so I’m learning everything my own

[@chouyi007]

I foresee great things for you in the firearms world; I was raised by gun-hating leftists as well, and I'm now a competitive shooter and published firearms history author!

[@constantine2197]

Virginia

[@johnd4348]

Who doesn't love the meat target. That alone should get a Thumbs up. Thanks again Paul.

[@monroetoolman]

"More powerful, yes. But is it worth the extra cost and searching?" As its been said, amateurs talk tactics, professionals talk logistics. Another excellent vid, Mr. Harrell. Content like this is what`s gotten you up to 71k subs.

[@jaredwright1655]

Could you have guessed in 5 years his channel would grow by an order of magnitude?

[@bobrees4363]

The Green and White box Remington load can be found just about anywhere, including Walmart; the Corbon and Buffalo Bore take a bit more looking. They all seemed pretty equal on the meat target, except for the one BB that didn't expand. The more relevant point might be which one hits closet to the fixed sights on most .38 snubbies.

[@PaulHarrell]

Very good point. We cover that in one of our other presentations.

[@charlescole7532]

I bet the one that did not expand was the last round fired and it went through the cavity created by the others.

[@1yehny]

Alas, wally world doesn’t carry pistol rounds anymore.

[@patrickjones8255]

Buffalo bores actually the easiest one to get, you just order it online. Get 12 boxes or more and the shipping is free

[@MegaAppleshit]

@@patrickjones8255 Yeah but it would be cheaper to buy a car than buy 12 boxes of Buffalo Bore ammo. XD

[@jackgriffith9229]

Mr.Harrell, I have purchased all of these brands and I must say that they all are highly effective at dispatching soda 🥤 cans I pray that I never have to use them for any other reason……..

[@Astorath_the_Grim]

You know it's a good day when the meat target makes an appearance.

[@chrispena4582]

😆

[@chrispena4582]

@First Last 😆

[@ramseysthebull]

As someone who is trying to transition to lead free shooter, I found this video very helpful. I will also note that all copper projectiles are still rather new, and hope they will become as consistent a performer as their older lead based brethren.

[@GarciaVital]

Look into some barnes copper projectiles, they are more than enough to make someone your good little cuckold

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

Two Paul Harrell videos in one day!! :-D

[@LA_Commander]

Wow! That buffalo bore 38+P is almost at the level of a 357 Magnum, out of a 2" barrel. That is extremely impressive!

[@gdaytrees4728]

As always, the very best presenter I have EVER seen... professional, concise, clear, impartial, a joy to watch. Would love to meet and thank you for your work while promoting your videos to everyone I know

[@MoreAmerican]

You are what I call an expert, not just a pro.

[@neilpeel8048]

He comes up to the checkout register at the grocery store with a cart full of ribs and oranges, and the checkout girl asks: "You doin' another youtube video Paul?"

[@308dad8]

I’m coming to really like the non biased reviews and examinations in these videos. Very refreshing to not be pitched on KZbin.

[@josephprocopio2930]

really one of the very few that you can listen to and learn something.a gun channel for grownups.when you do the meat tests,looking at bullit speed,you get to see what bullit really does.i dont get the deal with cinder blocks and stuff like that.it has nothing to do with anything,ireally enjoy your channel.greetings from germany

[@daveholden2711]

Cinder blocks represent newtons of force imparted to a target, per projectile. The less projectiles needed to achieve demolishment, the more power that projectile is transferring to the target.

[@dunpit3925]

New to your videos and I thank You for making exact points that are logical after testing very helpful in helping understand

[@rockos0000]

Fantastic video and information. Clear, consise and you never come off arrogant. Great work as always.

[@GunSam]

Thanks so much for this video. You are right that the 637 is a good representation of the typical guns carried, because I carry a S&W J-frame with a 1.875" barrel and already do carry the Hornady CD 110+P in it. It's helpful to know what that barrel is pulling in velocity with the Hornady round and also helpful to have other ammo tested that I have been wondering about. This video will be very helpful to many. Thanks again for sharing.

[@Kai33331]

we gotta bust you out Sir. You have some of the best gun content on youtube

[@bluecollargunsandgear2361]

I really appreciate you going over all of this stuff, Paul. I'm a big fan of .38 and appreciate a true expert, like yourself, testing all of the capabilities of these various rounds. Very informative. Thank you

[@JohnLloydScharf]

I have a .357 360 PD which requires 120 grains. I was looking for .38 Ammo with less kick. I am SO GLAD he included the 125 grain 38 Plus P Remington. It looks optimum. I will keep the .357 in the speed loader.

[@bluecollargunsandgear2361]

Agreed! Remington seems to produce good results with lots of their ammo, and it is not over hyped on the labeling. It is their standard sjhp, or hp. In some of Paul's other videos the Remington stuff does very well in those tests also.

[@davidmaxey656]

Thanks Paul for two videos in one day. I feel like I just won the lottery.

[@thomasmcallister5002]

Can't go wrong with Paul!

[@JohnLloydScharf]

I posted to AHC in their CONTACT US and their Viewer Relations hoping they would try to put him on TV. It is such good stuff. www.ahctv.com/watch/ahc

[@mikewade386]

You cant

[@MPGunther1]

that chrono would have been in pieces if it was me

[@quaranjones2359]

MPGunther1 😂

[@ScottKenny1978]

Happens to the beat of us.

[@rich8369]

Best reviewer on the web & most ''professional'' as well !!!

[@caseymelick8023]

No 1 compares thank you....great video.

[@presidentgateway]

Truly appreciate that there's rarely any wind noise on his mic. What does Paul know that the bozos don't know?

[@kayok07]

I'm a newer revolver shooter just started with 2 revolvers this year a 38 spl and 357 5 in" the .38 I carry daily the .357 is a back up hunting weapon and fun range gun these videos help a lot cause I was debating ordering the buffalo bore cause I felt like a scrub carrying the Remington ammo now I feel better about it.

[@D33Lux]

Love this channel, so well presented, its a great loss to those who don't know about Paul's channel. There should be at least 2 million subs just for the great 70's/80's intro.

[@robbabcock_]

For the .38 Special it seems like the ancient "FBI load" is still the round to beat. I tend to go for heavy-for-caliber ammo to begin with no matter what round I'm shooting. Handgun power is marginal compared to rifle power so I opt for a bullet that will penetrate well. As much as I've had shitty luck with cheap Remington ammo I have to concede their higher end nickle cased 158 lead semi-wadcutter hollow points seem to be consistent, reliable and accurate.

[@andykilo5167]

Rob Babcock maybe the old timers had some good, practical ideas. Yes they did!

[@308dad8]

I like a 158gn or 200gn cast bullet out of a 38 and a 357 Magnum but I also like the lighter JHPs from them too. I think the 38 Special gets a bad rap when it was perfectly fine for LEA’s for decades. Also considered a 148gn WC as fast as I could push it without leading the barrel for a defensive load but I’m waiting on Paul to shoot a meat target with some.

[@randybowen4675]

Thanks for the amazing videos Paul&Crew, we appreciate all the work you put into these!

[@francobarrientos4862]

Love your videos Paul, hope u can continue sharing

[@montanamountainmen6104]

My wife carries a 38 Special 1 7/8 inch snub. Load it with 125 gr JHP , accuracy is good,shoots to the sights and penetrates well. The old police detective load was a 158 gr hollow point hollow base bullet at 800 fps. Police used that load for decades.

[@Chris-yy5pj]

Being a 16 year old boy who is getting into guns this channel is amazing.

[@randalljeffs7272]

Paul, I have watched a great deal of your videos and find them very well done and informative. I also share your skepticism of the ‘hyper’ ammunitions, with few exceptions. However, one load that does seem to live up to the hype and which I think you ought to take a look at and perform a review of is the Buffalo Bore 38 special +p outdoorsman. It’s a 158 gn SWC designed for outdoor protection, and there really isn’t anything else on the market comparable. I have attempted and failed to match its performance with my own handloads. I have personally chronographed it at 1173 fps from a 4 inch barrel and 1062 fps from a 2 inch barrel. That would be 483 ft/lbs and 396 ft/lbs respectively, which is remarkable performance from a 38. In any case, I think either a review of this ammo or perhaps a review of the Buffalo Bore outdoorsman line of ammo (they offer several ‘outdoorsman’ loads of various calibers) more generally would make for an interesting video. I’m not affiliated with Buffalo Bore, I have just found that they offer some things that aren’t available elsewhere in the market and which I can’t seem to replicate with handloads. Thanks for your contributions to the hunting and shooting communities.

[@IRMentat]

You are probably the only person then can get me to watch videos on ammo for guns that I will never own and likely never use.

[@roykiefer7713]

Paul - This is an excellent video that will benefit a great many of us, because snubnose .38 Special/.357 magnum revolvers continue to be a widely employed concealed carry alternative. THANK YOU. I wanted to add one comment, which I help may assist some viewers. I often carry a 2.25 inch barrel Ruger SP-101; as you’re well aware, it is: - A very high quality five-shot revolver, - Designed for great durability/reliability, - Delivering surprising fine accuracy (with Crimson Trace grips, it is quite accurate, even at 50 yards), and - Quite capable of handling .357 magnum loads (including stout ones). It’s a “snubby,” but it is also somewhat heftier than a J Frame. Magnum recoil makes RAPID follow-up shots difficult form the SP-101 (or any snbunose, in my opinion). Therefore, I opt to use Buffalo Bore, 158 Grain, +P, lead semi-wadcutter hollow points, rather than any .357 magnum round. This round is an adaptation of the revered “FBI load,” its soft lead composition is specifically designed to enhance expansion, it provides 1000+ FPS muzzle velocities, and it has a gas check that virtually eliminates barrel leading (even with the soft lead in this LSWCHP). I believe this round is near peerless for defensive use from any short barreled 38 Special +P or .357 magnum revolver (I even occasionally carry it in my Ruger KGP-141 - a SUPERB revolver - with a four-inch barrel).

[@MountainFisher]

That is some high speed to get out of a short barrel. For snub nose .38 +P I use the fast burning powder, Bullseye and I use the Hornady XTP 125 grain HP and they really do a number on the pestilential coyotes around here. If you take a small dog for a walk outside the city the coyotes may actually attempt to get it whether there's a human around or not. Las Cruces NM.

[@flagger2020]

Take away, 90/10 rule? For 90% ($$?) extra cost, 10% extra effectiveness.. once expansion threshold met.. your mileage may vary. As always, Paul is a professional and provides a common sense (backed with much experience) demonstration. I've gone back to green and white (and sometimes just white) boxed ammo. Stay safe out there.

[@jcleveland9961]

Paul, I absolutely love your channel, best guntuber by far. Keep it up. Thank you for what you do.

[@mercoid]

J Cleveland ...Yes. Straight forward, no BS, videos loaded with practical real world information. I love the lack of slickness in production. Other guntubers would have dragged this out to 25 minutes with useless slow-mos, special effects and self aggrandizing.

[@figbassist753]

I second that! This is my go-to KZbin gun channel! You cannot get any better than Paul Harrell!

[@billy56081]

The 125 SJHP in a 357 is a devastating round. In 4 inch guns it gets 1400 fps and expands beautifully. Thanks again for another great video Paul.

[@PaulHarrell]

Yesterday we filmed a video with .357 4" barrel, 125 gr. SJHP compared to 9MM .357 was impressive.

[@billy56081]

WOW, I just chonographed the Remington 125 SJHP 357 magnums out of my 4.2 inch SP101 at 1515 fps and my 6 inch 686 at 1584 fps. They are definitely magnum rounds.

[@northof50now]

Billy, late comment, but I was shooting those in the 80's. They were some of the hottest 357s available at the time. It is the only load I have been unable to match in my hand loading efforts. They may not be today's "hyper" ammo, but "entry-level" they are not...never have been.

[@brandonmitchell3617]

@@northof50now i used to watch your videos lol i was surprised when i read your username

[@northof50now]

Brandon - The dog had to be put down, much to my disappointment. From there, lost the desire to film anymore. But, have to admit, Paul's videos make me think and inspire me to get the camera out again. I'm not "into" the shooting channels much, albeit I've been active within the shooting community for 30+ years. Paul's vids are a step or two above the "tacti-cool" videos most put out. Thanks for the note. Hope you are well.

[@bigracer3867]

You have the best videos i have ever seen, please keep them coming!!!! Same format with technical info and realistic demos.

[@ChuckTruitt]

Excellent, and t verifies my belief that the venerable 38 Special is a very potent round with the proper loading. Respectfully, -Gunny T sends

[@TheKingcougar]

Paul, very good video. The fast buffalo bore ammo is great, but i like how you proved the basic ammo is just as effective. I have arrived at the conclusion by watching many videos of yours. In self defense, the gun you are most skilled and accurate with is the best choice maybe even disregarding caliber or cartridge as long as the projectile is suitable for the task at hand.

[@tmp1957]

Very informative for those of us that carry 38 spl

[@larz101a]

Thanks so much for doing the base comparison with the green box Remington ammunition. For me it made the presentation/video.

[@samueladams1775]

I use the Buffalo Bore 340 gr. +P+ .44 magnum on wildhogs. That is one place the high dollar ammo is worth the extra money. For every day use around the farm for coyotes I prefer Privy Partisan ammo. Hotter than Winchester and Remington. Good for cougars as well. For concealed carry super hot ammo isn't necessary, nor cost effective unless you're rich and have money to spend in excess. Remington makes adequate ammo for every day use and won't break the bank. Just my opinion.

[@soulesailor]

I'm feeling better than ever about the Cor Bon DPX I carry in my airweight 637. For me it's worth the extra expense to get the extra velocity and consistent expansion from the ammo that just may save my life one day. Looking forward to your eventual 357 sig video since that is my other carry caliber. Great video as always, Paul.

[@joelsimms4636]

Thanks Paul. Truly a great ,informative video. The best channel there is for firearm and ammo I formation.

[@swaghauler8334]

I love the Meat Target for testing. The Buffalo Bore almost reminds me of the old super hot "Treasury Load." Those were basically "light" .357 Magnum loads.

[@VTPSTTU]

Thanks for another good video. While I tend to like the fancy bullets sometimes, I'm glad to know that less fancy bullets will do the job. I still carry Silvertips in my .38 much of the time.

[@graham765]

You consistently produce some of the most informative and interesting gun videos out there. It is clear to see the effort you put into them. I hope your style of videos never change! Thanks for what you do!

[@johnnyvasquez4605]

Thanks Paul this proves the BB ammo does do what it says. I have this as carry ammo in my SP101 3" and I tried to get the Underwood to you but had mailing issues. The Underwood is half the price of the BB so may be a better choice.. Thanks again!!!!

[@DanGoodShotHD]

I've been watching yt gun channels for a couple/few years now. How is it I'm just now finding this hidden gem of a channel? I checked out a few of your video's now and have liked them all. The videos are clearly well thought out, well put together, extremely informative, outstanding presentation and your subdued sense of humor absolutely tops it off nicely. Well done sir. Subscribed for sure.

[@r.s.5663]

Thanks Paul. Well done, and great that you put the Rem. ammo comparo in too, for the times you cannot find the other hotter rounds, it is good to know what the green/yellow box can do for ya....

[@DIYivan04]

Most informative gun vids on KZbin

[@SilencedMi5]

Thanks for another great comparison, Paul! I'm an advocate of having just a couple of boxes of Buffalo Bore to carry, and then training with those very same Remington rounds. I believe the barrier penetration ability of those copper bullets notably exceeds those of inexpensive soft lead hollow points.

[@thorman944]

1 minute in and there is a lot of thought behind the evaluation. Comparing the Buffalo Bore to the Hornady and Cor-Bon is a great evaluation of premium 38+p ammo.

[@rre9121]

Woooooo baby the meat target is back!

[@cpprcrk1833]

R Re Paul's dogs are happy !!!

[@elkhunter8664]

The meat target never gets old. Love it!

[@tb-cf2bt]

Thanks for presenting the information and letting people draw their own conclusions, we don't see that nearly enough!

[@don7406]

Fascinating, I think I'll buy the Remington green and white box. For this type of ammo, do we really want it to fly through the intended target?.?.

[@castortroy5736]

Paul, I love the meat targets! So much better than ballistic gel. Thank you and keep up the testing.

[@unclegeorge6175]

awesome but I'll stick with my 9 mm compact. Equal or better performance and more capacity within the same foot print. But the video shows an excellent point; how much stopping power do you really gain with more expensive +P loads especially, on short barrel handguns @ 10 yards or less. It seems the quality of the bullet is more important on effectiveness. Paul, I do see a pattern in your videos. You really like the green and white box Remington ammo.

[@PaulHarrell]

It's cheap, reliable, and available at my local stores.

[@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093]

Considering how people fall all over themselves praising Buffalo Bore, I am surprised by both the middling performance in the meat target and by the fact that there aren't dozens of BB fans in the comment section expressing the hurt that is presently present in the butts.

[@danialkemp1]

Paul: some of your viewers are concerned about the most unimportant things. range noise? earplug case? protective eyewear? you have my full support....!!!

[@zogger5281]

Interesting. Not the results I would have predicted. Thanks!

[@jonathananatrella2964]

I used to think .357 Mag JHPs were the best for snub nose revolvers but after shooting Buffalo Bore's wadcutters in .38 +P that's all I use. Hell, on 3" barrel revolvers I'd still shoot wadcutters. I will also say that I'm not a huge fan of lead free hollow points for defensive handgun usage, but you can find some form of the all copper hollow point on the shelves of nearly every store at least in my experience. So if your options for ammo selection are restricted because you live in a more anti-gun state, the all copper hollow points are fine. I avoid them but that's just personal preference. I do like the Critical Defense in .38 and the Critical Duty in .357 Mag because that ballistic tip helps it expand out of shorter barrels (Hornady is a brand I trust pretty much across all calibers). Since wadcutters pretty much have to be ordered online, the Hornady ammo is a good option for SHTF scenarios where you need ammo immediately. Like when Hurricane Harvey rolled through I picked up some Hornady 9mm Critical Duty and 00 Buck Critical Defense at the local store because of hurricane looter boogaloo (though I fortunately didn't need to use them).

[@WhatIsYourMalfunction]

The future is likely going to be more and more copper or composite projectiles. Could you consider testing some lead versus copper rounds shot into solid objects, such as doors, car window, etc? I wonder how copper holds up to solid objects a bad guy may be hiding behind. Thank you for your honest and entertaining videos.

[@timr6290]

Thanks for the video Paul!! I use the Hornady Critical Defense in my 642 everyday carry gun!!! This gives me some other options available, that I haven't tried. As always, very informative!!!

[@lagoonplatoon9460]

I switched my concealed carry from a Ruger lcp 380 to a Ruger lcR 357. I like the power and ballistics of the 357 but if I have to shoot in a defensive situation I’ll go def. I’m thinking about carrying some hot 38 spl loads. Those Remington green and white box looked to have done very well but idk what I’m gonna go with

[@jalan8171]

Should you have a concern about going deaf as a result of a self defense confrontation, sounds as if it's more a concern should you find yourself in an extended combat war zone. Put another way, better temporarily deaf than permanently dead.

[@lagoonplatoon9460]

Well yea I agree with that since then I’ve shot it once without earplugs and it’s not near as bad as I thought when I first got it

[@Fudmottin]

The Buffalo Bore uses Barnes TAC-XP projectile. If you buy it as a reloading component, it runs about 69¢ per projectile. You only get 40 in a box. That doesn't help with the price. Copper is much harder than lead, so more velocity is needed to open up the hollow point. Perhaps different construction can mitigate that problem. The real big deal that may come in to play is lead bans/restrictions. I'm fairly sure those are coming.

[@toycorner1656]

Finnaly Paul has a decent camera!

[@cammo7014]

ToyCorner he chanes it though

[@chrisbonnett6783]

Buffalo Bore is what I carry. Advertised for 1125 fps and 300 ft-lbs of energy. You duplicated it. Good to go for self defense. Thanks.

[@sethtenrec6476]

Nice test, as usual. I think I'm going to stick with the "cheap stuff", as I already have been, based on other reviews you've done. Thanks!

[@Wilberbeest]

Hi Paul, please consider a similar test for the brand new .38 Special +p Federal HST 130gr round. Walmart carries them typically. It's deep seated like a wadcutter for consistent powder burn and the bullet is tuned for expanding well at snubbie velocities. I'd love to see your meat target test for that round, rather than the typical gel setup. Love your videos, man, and thanks for your time reading this.

[@PaulHarrell]

That would be a good ammo to test. I always like to test off the shelf brands because I perceive that's what more people will have.

[@presidentgateway]

I use the BufBore in my car revolver. I only ever bought one box, 'cuz I won't ever probably shoot it again (after the first test load). But if I do need it, it can't be any worse and might be better. I might be shooting through the window glass.

[@mozzberg590]

Keep them coming Mr. Harrell

[@Saved_Sinner0085]

When people ask me what my spirit animal is, I respond Paul Harrell.

[@M60gunner1971]

Buffalo Bore moves right along. Interesting results.

[@TechNWRO]

I forgot all about those GI plug cases until I started watching your videos. I need to dig up another example because they are handy and mine has been MIA for many years............

[@PaulHarrell]

I have ear plug cases on a few of my jackets. They insure I always have ear pro.

[@jaduca22]

Great video!! I'm convinced that I no longer need expensive ammo to he effective. Thanks.

[@paulx2777]

I wonder a bit about people complaining about ammo cost in a revolver. It's not like owning a pistol; you don't have to shoot 200 rounds with no jams before you can be confident in the ammo for your gun. That is one of the few advantages of the revolver over the pistol. Just practice with the cheap stuff, and then load up the best ammo available for carry or other defensive purposes. Maybe shoot one cylinder, just to be sure. Who cares what the cost is, if you do that?

[@dgilly6704]

Two videos in one week ! I love it. Great job Paul !

[@jesseberry8523]

I would like to see you test the effectiveness of underwoods extreme defender in 38 sp +p and its only a 100g bullet.The box promises 15.5in of penetration and a much larger temporary and permanent cavity.

[@mysterymeat586]

Is it worth the extra cost you ask? I've seen a lot of videos on the Barnes and just looked at your HST vid a little while ago. Yup the Barnes bullet is worth it. I have Barnes in Buffalo Bore 45, Double Tap in 10mm and 357 Sig, plus a sub loaded 9mm for my Ladysmith. Oh yea, and the Barnes brand ammo for the 44 mag and 223.. I took advantage of clearance and sales and got them quite cheap. I always saw praise for the HST when the question came up in gun forums and I was always intrigued, but now I'm convinced. Thanks for the effort Paul.

[@danoneill2846]

Good test this is the kind of ammo for a good 10mm test

[@adoniscmj3212]

You can get that type of velocity out of your .38+P all the time if you reload. I use the 125gr JHP from Hornady and LongShot powder for a stout +P load. The velocity is every bit as much as BB ammo and a heavier bullet. I am nearing .357 Magnum territory, so one must be careful, as not every .38 can handle that ammo. I shoot it out of my S&W AirWeight and it recoils harshly. So now I shoot that stuff out of my .357 Magnum Tracker with a 4" barrel and it is more controllable. It is fun to experiment with hand loads, but extreme caution should be used.

[@bri13wvu1]

You may be in the territory of the old .38-44 loads, sort of a 38 +p+. Back before the 357 mag, I believe it was S&W who chambered a large (44 cal) frame gun for 38 and upped the pressures. Some people are still a fan of these loads, as .38 sp brass is more plentiful and you can get moderate 357 type power. Only to be used in pistols chambered for 357 mag though. I don't have all my info in front of me, but I believe there were some old favorite 38-44 loads from Elmer Keith or Skeeter Skelton. Some of the past issues of Handloader magazine had good load info, probably by Brian Pearce. The info is still out there... castboolits forums also a great place to look.

[@bri13wvu1]

Just found my notes. Maybe someone out there is interested in this. I did a bunch of research on the 38-44 duplication loads a few years ago. Lots of data in Handloader 240 from Mike Venturino and Handloader 243 from Brian Pearce. A classic is 12.5 gr of 2400 in a .38 special case, for 1200fps with the 358429 cast bullet, that's a 173 grain projectile. Jacketed, more friction, but you can still get 1250fps with a 125gr JHP. Again, don't use these in guns only chambered for .38 special and not 357. Pressures are close to 357. And you'd want to work up slowly to them to be sure. And label your ammo clearly so it doesn't make it into a gun it could blow up!

[@adoniscmj3212]

My hand loads with about 7.5gr Longshot were getting a little over 1200 fps, but this was a Max load and care should be used. In my +P revolver I believe I was getting loads that were over charged due to my powder measurer malfunctioning, so my gun would disappear when fired due to the massive flame that engulfed it. That is the main reason I shoot those loads in my .357 instead. The .38 is too light of a gun and recoil was terrible.

[@stevewonderful]

Makes wonder how some Underwood ammo would do. Such as the 38 Special +P 158 Grain Lead Semi-Wadcutter Hollow Point Gas Check loaded to 1000fps.

[@cleber44mag]

Sir, what is your opinion about Center Axes Relock shooting technics? I think that is the best way to hurt yourself shooting at your own chest, arms, hands and fingers. Besides, shooting a gun so close your head in real shootout scenarios, without glasses and mufflers, can lead a blindness an earing losses. Please, I really appreciate your position on this! Thanks!

[@PaulHarrell]

Just looked at a couple of videos on the topic. Now I have to go to the range and try it.

[@DaveCole-daveainthere]

I just watched one of his how to videos...He kept putting his talking hand in front of his weapon. I turned it off after 10 or so seconds.

[@erichouser2434]

I love the .38 special

[@smuckwap]

I would like to see how a solid copper hardball projectile would penetrate compared to a 230 gr FMJ on a .45 or any .38/.357. My understanding is that solid copper's real advantage is its penetration, versus expansion. Also a consideration for rifle rounds too. Thanks for all your great videos, Paul.

[@brucel.6078]

Outstanding videos, and great unbiased info. I appreciate your time and knowledge.

[@arturosolis8567]

Hello from Los banos California great job on the video

[@old_guard2431]

Well done as always. Wondering whether the unexpanded Buffalo Bore might have gone through an existing hole from a previous shot. Not that it would make much of a difference in the conclusion.

[@chrischiampo8106]

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[@scottstokes1878]

7:34 - the parameters of the question have changed.. buffalo bore has 125 gr .357 magnum jhp for $33 and theyre almost never out of stock - golden sabers sourced locally are upwards of $50 for the same 20 rounds.. when you can find them! - so buffalo bore is currently *way* more bang for your buck in my neck of the woods, without all the searching

[@JoJoElZ16]

Greeting from Thailand, Thank you for your information.

[@edwardmyers8782]

So if I buy the less expensive ammo then practice with my carry ammo, will my increased accuracy offset the advantage of a little additional power?

[@jonathangriffiths2499]

If you can t hit the target the higher power level is moot , so the answer is surely “yes”

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

Things are different now because of vids like these but for a long time folks gave little to no consideration to how much differently ammo behaves when shot from short barreled weapons.

[@erniewalden3050]

Buffalo bore turns a 38 into a 9mm and a 9mm into a 357 and a 357 into a 44 mag. I carry buffalo bore in my 6 inch 357 mag on weekends when im night fishing off the river bank. It gets a little spooky around 1 am by myself. Never know when ya might cross paths with a pissed off sasquatch LOL

[@raykubacki5534]

Have you tested Underwood Extreme penetrated or defense?