I'm not speedsix but maybe I can shed some light on this. Remington, Winchester, and Federal all load the 158 gr SWCHP there is very little difference between one loading and the next. Buffalo Bore also loads a 158gr SWCHP that is gas checked and a harder alloy than the "Big 3" use. I am not sure the BB is loaded to SAAMI specifications or not. Several folks I trust carry the BB in J frame guns and report no problems.stash wrote:speedsix - what revolver do you use with the Rem 158 gr? I am having a hard time finding that stuff in the Rem. Buffalo bore has the same stuff but I don't know if it would be hotter than the Rem. I ask because I wonder if the Rem would be to hot in a J frame. I know it is a old round but I have read it is a pretty good PD round.
I have loaded 158 gr SWCHP bullets from both Speer and Hornidy to +P velocities and it's a hand full in a light weight snub nose but, until my hand starts hurting from the recoil, I can shoot very tight groups with it.
I would prefer one of the "Big 3's loads but wouldn't shy away from Buffalo Bore.
