[WolfePack01]

I know most good self-defense rounds are JHP, but could anyone suggest any good .40cal FMJ rounds? I started a thread about carrying a gun in the woods (Why not .40cal?) and my final conclusion was the deeper the penetration the better chance of stopping a dangerous woodland critter. I also know the .40cal is not the best choice for a defensive side arm in the woods but it's what I have. I've never really read about FMJ's other than target shooting so any suggestions for high quality FMJ's would be appreciated.

 

[DWARREN123]

For most animals the round you use as SD would work. For extra penetration I would use a hot loaded 165gr or 180gr FMJ or a LSWC loaded up warm. :supergrin:

 

[JYogi]

I carry Buffalo Bore .357 Sig.
5 of their hollow points and the rest their fmj.....
If I get past the first 5 rounds odds are my target is
behind cover of some sort so that is when the fmj comes in.

 

[TxGlock9]

Yeah, I remember that drama thread you created.. As for some good FMJ ammo try Speer Lawman TMJ. Essentially the same as FMJ.

 

[Glock40man]

Yeah, I remember that drama thread you created.. As for some good FMJ ammo try Speer Lawman TMJ. Essentially the same as FMJ.

:agree:

 

[21Carrier]

For anything but bears and maybe hogs, good .40S&W hollow points would be fine. For bears or hogs (and we have concluded .40S&W is not ideal, but it's what you have, and that's better than nothing), I would recommend some Double Tap 200gr WFNGC. Here is a link:

http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_26&products_id=210

These rounds are specifically made to smash through bone and dense tissue. They are hard cast lead, with copper gas checks. They are rated at 1100fps, but that's likely over rated knowing Double Tap. Regardless, they would penetrate REALLY well. Plus, the wide flat nose will do more damage than a truncated cone FMJ. Even though they are unjacketed lead, they are safe to shoot through a Glock because they have gas checks (a small copper plate that attaches to the back of the bullet and reduces leading). I wouldn't recommend shooting 500 of these in a single range session due to possible leading, but a few magazines would be fine. This load should penetrate as well as anything, and will offer more wound volume than a standard FMJ.

 

[bac1023]

DoubleTap does make great ammo.

 

[WolfePack01]

Yeah, I remember that drama thread you created.. As for some good FMJ ammo try Speer Lawman TMJ. Essentially the same as FMJ.

oke: It's always fun to stir up a caliber war...and usually you can learn something from it.

Just for basic ballistic knowledge, what is the advantages of a lighter grain bullet vs. a heavier grain - or visa versa?

 

[scattershot]

Never shot anything with it, but the JTC loads look promising, in 180 grain flavor. Nice flat point and a heavy bullet should make anything you shoot with it pretty sick.

 

[Bluestreakfl]

oke: It's always fun to stir up a caliber war...and usually you can learn something from it.

Just for basic ballistic knowledge, what is the advantages of a lighter grain bullet vs. a heavier grain - or visa versa?

Lighter weight bullets tend to allow faster velocities and thus more rapid expansion.

Heavier bullets tend to be a tad slower but allow for deeper penetration in most cases.

You also have the middle ground, medium weight bullets that have velocities and penetration characteristics right in between the previous two.


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[ScrappyDoo]

Ok so I wanted to clarify on this kind of ; I asked a few months back, if you were using your .40 for Self defense / personal protection/ *and possibly animule protection* would you use say 180 gr gold dots or the 135 gr Federal .40 JHP (these Walmart round with a HUMONGOUS JHP top, maybe HST maybe not) and ppl said, Speer Gold Dot is the best but if you're worried about animals go for the 135gr ....


I just am not understanding why? Thx.