Buffalo Bore Ammunition 20G/20 Heavy 38 Special TACXP 110 GR 20Box/12Case For those wanting a load utilizing an expanding bullet, that penetrates very deep, this is it. These lead free, all copper Barnes TAC-XP bullets have great penetration in flesh and bone. Buffalo Bore Bullets are utilizing a flash retarded powder in this load, so that the vision of the shooter will not be significantly impaired should he be required to drop the hammer in low light. Roughly 95% of all civilian shootings in the US happen in low light when the criminal element is most active. Not being blinded by your own gun fire can be a significant advantage.
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Product Overview: This deep-penetrating, all-copper expanding .38 Special load is engineered for optimal performance in defensive scenarios.
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Penetration Performance: Depending on impact velocity, barrel length, and distance, expect 11 to 13 inches of penetration in flesh and bone.
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Flash Suppression: Uses flash-suppressed powder to prevent shooter blindness in low-light conditions—a major tactical advantage since most civilian shootings occur in low light.
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Real-World Velocities: Tested in actual revolvers, not laboratory barrels, ensuring realistic and applicable performance data:
1220 fps — Ruger GP100, 6-inch barrel
1106 fps — S&W Model 15, 4-inch barrel
1068 fps — S&W Model 66, 3-inch barrel
1091 fps — Ruger SP101, 3-inch barrel
1010 fps — S&W Model 66, 2.5-inch barrel
989 fps — S&W Model 60, 2-inch barrel
951 fps — S&W Model 340, 2-inch barrel
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Firearm Compatibility: Safe to fire in all .38 Special and .357 Magnum firearms in normal operating condition.
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Crimp Jump Prevention: Designed to resist crimp jump even in ultra-light 12 oz revolvers, provided no cartridge is subjected to recoil from more than 10–12 firings.
