Range Report - Independence .38spl

[Socalman]

Just returned from the morning at Burro Canyon. Had fun with the new Ruger MkIII 22/45 and spent some time trying out ammo with the .38.

I was shooting Independence .38spl, 130 grn. FMJ. from my Ruger GP 100 with 4" barrel. Total rounds shot was 86. I shot at about 7 yards and again at about 25 yds. The lot # is P10T500.

At both distances I found the rounds shot low. When I adjusted the sight picture to shoot high I tended to be on target. Perhaps it was just the day for me, but I was often left, right or missing completely, something I RARELY do at those distances. The recoil is negligible from these rounds from my GP 100.

I was not happy with this ammo, one reason I did not shoot the entire 2 boxes is to try them again later to see if I was just having an off day.

As of now I will not buy any more of this ammo.

BTW, the new Ruger 22/45 is spot on an accurate little piece!

[CEDaytonaRydr]

I was shooting Independence .38spl, 130 grn. FMJ... Perhaps it was just the day for me, but I was often left, right or missing completely, something I RARELY do at those distances. The recoil is negligible from these rounds from my GP 100.

I was not happy with this ammo, one reason I did not shoot the entire 2 boxes is to try them again later to see if I was just having an off day.

As of now I will not buy any more of this ammo.

Was it cheap? What was your motivation for buying it, rather than other brands?

Sometimes with commercial ammo you have to try it to see if you like it. If nothing else, now you know.

[Socalman]

Was it cheap? What was your motivation for buying it, rather than other brands?

Sometimes with commercial ammo you have to try it to see if you like it. If nothing else, now you know.

Trying out inexpensive range ammo is all I was doing. I have posted similar reports on other brands. Think I found the Independence from Cheaper Than Dirt or Natchez...don't really remember without looking up old orders.

[bruce381]

higher speed rounds shoot lower or is it higher?