i have a 38 special: what would be some good ammo choices?
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depends on use \nfor paper just cheap solids will work or if ur into extreme accuracy try black hills ammo\nbut if for hunting or self defence go with fedral hydra shocks +p ammo
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If you'll look at Savage, they have about made about everything you can think of.\n\n12 Gauge with 30/30 combo.\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2685050\n\nI've seen 12 Gauge with 30-06' also.\n\nAlso interesting are the Rossi "Matched Set".\nYou get a break-open single shot gun with 3 barrels for $300.\n\nConsists of a muzzle-loader, a rifle, and shotgun (12 GA/.243 WIN/.50 CAL). Or a muzzle-loader, and 2 rifle calibers (17HMR/ 270 Win/50 CAL)\nOther variations (youth stock standard) have 20 gauge, .22 LR, &.50 CAL or  .410 gauge, 22 LR & .45 CAL.\n\nKinda different...  You can order the 20 gauge from Walmart.\nhttp://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=S1224350M&category=MATCHEDSET\n\nHere a google search that will show you lots more.\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?&q=+rifle+shotgun+combo
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Wolf sells surplus 223 rds but I would recommend against them. I used them in my bushmaster and it was freaking hard to clean. Also, the gun started jamming after about 40 rounds. They have a lacquer coating on them that gets hot and gooey in the barrel.
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I started shooting IDPA matches with a .45 GLOCK 36.  It was a miserable gun, jamming every 20-30 rounds.  A buddy had one as well, and his was similar.  I traded it in for a GLOCK 19 and absolutely love it.  I put about 2-3,000 rounds through it without cleaning it (!) before I had my first jam (leaning around a wall one handed, so it was maybe just limpwristing).  I love it, but it is a bit large for carry.  I'm looking to get a S&W 642 or Taurus 851 to try out.  I like shooting 1911s, but they're big and most seem to be a little finicky-- not what I want in a carry weapon.
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ANY CENTER FIRE CARTRIDGE ABOVE A .223
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well, a little more information about what you want to do would be helpful, but here's a thought or two.\nWhen someone says "Double Action", I always thing revolver first.  As a first handgun it's hard to go wrong with a 4" .357 magnum revolver.  You can shoot .38 Special ammunition through it (.38 Spl is cheaper and less recoil) as you're getting started and developing your acuracy.  Once you're proficient you move up to the Magnum loads.  Either cartridge is adequate for self defense should that be a concern, and .357 can be loaded for hunting as well, if you want.  The 4" barrel will give you acceptable accuracy at pistol ranges without excessive recoil or excessive weight.\nIf you want a semi-auto gun it's a little harder.  You really need to handle, and preferably shoot, several different guns and see what fits your hand.  I generally advise AGAINST Glock for a new shooter.  Glock firearms do not have an external safety, and I at least am insistent on that with a new shooter.  The revolver doesn't have a safety either, but you can look at the cylinder and SEE if it's loaded, which you just can't with an auto.  Single action/Double action is less of a concern with an auto gun than with a revolver, and most DA autos are really DA/SA (first shot double, shots after that single).\nIf you go to test out Autos, I cannot strongly enough recommend you try a Browning Hi-Power, even though it's a single action pistol.  The generally best feeling, best shooting handgun I have ever owned is a Hi-Power.
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I can understand your wanting to explore "humane" bullets, but the reasons for FMJ far exceed your examples, the cost of FMJ's is MUCH less than say, JHPBT's or JHP's. Considering the average troop in a war situation rarely "aims" his rifle, but more to the effect of spray and pray, it seems logical that the best ammo for the average grunt would be FMJ's, perhaps elite forces or snipers should use this new ammo( by the way, your link won't open) But in all reality, the normal M193 series of ammo will be used.(M193 is standard FMJ .223 ammo the military uses) Occasionally they are issued armor piercing rounds depending on the mission.If the military re-tools for different weapons(already in the works with the HKXM series) I would assume different types os ammo would be used as well, perhaps the bi-metal rounds will find a home.
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yes \nit is good one/almost all [38];s are good and reliable.\n when was the last time you shot it? did you zero it in?.\n     if so you have a good weapon and if i were you i would keep it.
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http://www.handgunsmag.com/ballistics/\nhttp://www.huntingmag.com/guns_loads/super_duper/\nIf you would add a little more detail in your questons it would make it easier to know exactly what you are looking for, I hope this helps.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nPersonally, I would avoid the new generation of Short Magnums, Super Short Magnums, and Ultra Magnums ... for two reasons ... first, the availability of ammo (especially near deer camps) and second, the designers intend these new rounds to replicate the performance of the original magnums in a shorter cartridge/action. \n\nI would strongly suggest a .30-06 Springfield or .270 WInchester for your hunt. With skill and practice, the .270 is sufficient gun for elk ... as long as the rifleman knows his limitations. The .30-06 should be the standard you go for. Any good rifle will do the job with the .30-06. Look for a Remington, Winchester, or Browning ... any of these rifles will be very reliable and affordable. Do not get cheap on a rifle and/or scope if this rifle will be either for a hunt of a life-time, or depended upon to put meat on the table for years to come!\n\nGood luck!
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U.S. Army M24 SWS is about the best in the world. Opinions differ but with 175gr, M118LR ammo I can consistently hit .50 MOA. \n\nhttp://www.snipercentral.com\n\nThe drugunov svd can barely shoot sub 2 MOA. I have collected 6 of them in Iraq and 5 more here in Afghanistan. I'm still typing 11 drugunov svd firers aren't.
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Federal HYDRA-SHOK 147 grain. \n\nNow, you need to make sure it works and feeds well and shoots fairly accurately in you own weapon, just like they all said. If it does, you have selected a powerful 9mm round with superior stopping power and proven reliability that is commonly available at most shops. No point in choosing an ammo you can't find. \n\nI recommend you stock up and quick. Nasty Nancy Pelosi will be taking that pistol away from you real soon if she gets her way.
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The only safe way do do it is to make a chamber cast and measure the results. There's a product called Cerrosafe, which is a low-melting metal, that you can melt in a double boiler (melts at about 180F) and pour into the chamber. As it cools it will shrink, at which point you can tap it out. Once it gets to room temperature, though, it will regain its original dimensions. Once it's completely cooled, grab a caliper or micrometer and start measuring.\n\nThe problem is that just because you know the caliber, you don't necessarily know what cartridge it takes. .38 special, .357, 9x19, 9x21, 9x23 and a few other calibers all use the same diameter bullet. Better to be safe than sorry by getting accurate information.\n\nSee the link below and search for "cerrosafe." It's on sale this week at Midway USA.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nPersonally, I feel the Smith & Wesson line of handguns (revolvers) are the best value for the price. Customer service and support mean a lot to me. I would suggest a S&W K-frame or J-frame (if you want a small concealable revolver). However, your $500 limit is less than the average MSRP for a model 10 4" M&P .38 Special. The best thing about S&W revolvers is that they hold a crisp trigger like no other revolver I have encountered. Never have any of my S&W revolvers ever required a trigger job to maintain target accuracy!\n\nThe good thing is, you can get very good USED S&W K-frames [M14 - K-38 Masterpiece (.38 Spec.); M17 - K-22 Masterpiece (.22LR); M48 - K-22MRF (.22 Magnum); M19 - Combat Magnum (.357 Magnum); M10 - Military & Police (.38 Special)] for under $500. \n\nAll of these blued, "carbon steel" revolvers are exceptional values. The Model 19 Combat Magnum would require the most scrutiny for wear.
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I go with a bolt action; Remington 700, Savage's model 16, or the model 10/110 also from Savage.  All rifles from Savage come from the factory ready for optic sights(scopes) and have the bbl floated(from the factory.  Floated bbl's are more acurate.  Don't look at price when looking for ammo.  You get what you pay for.  Premium ammo costs more but it shoots and performs better.  Save the cheap stuff for practice.  When it comes to caliber, here are my picks: .270 Winchester Short Magnum(my round of choice that I have killed 2 Caribou and a Dall Sheep in Alaska with; very fast, very accurate to well over 500 meters{I've done 1MOA goups at 800m durring practice a couple of times, it's hard to find a civillian range that has the ability and space to let you shoot past 200m.... big brother and I just went out into the AZ desert somewhere and shot}, enough ass to kill all game but Kodiak bear and probibly moose), .30-06 Springfield(old but old for a reason... IT WORKS!), .308 Winchester(7.62x51, the round of choice for precision Haji hunting and US med. machine guns), .300 Winchester Magnum(hits hard, shoots straight, requires getting used to the recoil, will kill anything, excellent round overall), .270 Winchester(another good all around cartiridge, it's kinda a small .30-06, been around for a while and that means ammo is readily available), and any variant of 7mm(accurate and powerful, but I don't have much experience with it.  I just know some guys that love it).  Don't go for any 7.62x39.  That round loses alot of ass/accuracy after 300 meters.  Train yourself to be surgical at 500 and you will be golden come hunting season.  It's the Indian not the arrow my friend.
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Cimarron makes the 1872 open-top in 44 special.  You should be able to fire 44 russian from it, as a 44 special is basically a lenghtened 44 russian, but since 44 special is more available, why would you want to.
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Just write or email Guns and Ammo magazine..... the should be able to give you more info based upon the serial number.  Hope this helps.