Do we need more than 12" Penetration today?

[200RNL]

In my opinion, more than 12" penetration a good idea. Also keep in mind that the bullet has to have some remaining energy at deep penetration in order to do any damage.

After years of studying this, I've come to the same conclusion.

I'm off the high cost , magic bullet bandwagon. I've settled on the .38 Special Model 60 loaded with 158gr SWC, which is what I started with many years ago. If one of the big ammo companies came out with a heavier lead SWC, I might try it out but the 158gr is probably enough for any oversize attacker.

[Jake'sDad]

After years of studying this, I've come to the same conclusion.

I'm off the high cost , magic bullet bandwagon. I've settled on the .38 Special Model 60 loaded with 158gr SWC, which is what I started with many years ago. If one of the big ammo companies came out with a heavier lead SWC, I might try it out but the 158gr is probably enough for any oversize attacker.

The funny thing is, when we were carrying 158's, the people we shot, largely fell down pretty good. Even in the notorious 158 grain RNL days.

I like the really big holes some of the newest loads make, but there's certainly something to be said for the old penetrators.

[DocGKR]

How about we remember that 12" is the MINIMUM and recall that many of the good loads go deeper into the ideal penetration range of 12-18"...