.357 Mag. Federal 125-grain JHP

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posted on October 25, 2011
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If you're looking for excitement, shoot a small, 10-percent ordnance gelatin block or milk jug full of water with the Federal 125-grain JHP, .357 Mag. load. It is the definition of destruction. The bullet burst the first gelatin block and penetrated a total of 14 inches. This is one of the most devastating handgun loads I've ever tested in 10-percent gelatin. It's also a load that requires a firm grip on the handgun, especially if your gun is a compact revolver with a short barrel.

Load MV (fps) PEN (inches) EXP (inches) RW (grains)
.357 Mag. Federal 125-grain JHP 1,516 14.00 .43 72

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