Is 180 grain or 165 grain better?

personal defense use 180 grain. Well that’s up to you! 165 is fine also just depends on what you fell comfortable with. The 180 is going to travel slower but be heavier and the 165 fly faster being lighter..

Is higher or lower grain ammo better?

Here’s where the heavier rounds really shine. If you want effectiveness for defensive situations, larger game or combat, then higher-grain cartridges will get the job done. The heavier the bullet, the better expansion and penetration you’ll get on impact. This means quicker and more humane kills.

What’s the difference between 150 and 180 grain?

At those speeds, and with both bullets sighted in 2-inches high at 100 yards, the difference in drop between 150- and 180-grain bullets is 2.82 inches at 300 yards, 5.73 inches at 400 yards and 9.69 inches way out at 500 yards. The 150-grain bullets also pretty well carry the same energy as 180-grain bullets.

What is the average grain for a 40 caliber bullet?

For example, the . 40 caliber cartridge typically sports a heavier bullet with loads between from 135 to 180 grain, compared to between 115 and 147 grain for the 9mm.

Do higher grain bullet kick more?

An established fact is that at a given PF a heavier bullet going relatively slowly will produce less recoil (and muzzle rise) than a light bullet going faster. Additionally, the lighter bullet will spend less time in the barrel which means a faster recoil impulse and thus a bit more muzzle rise.

What’s the difference between 150 grain and 165 grain bullet?

The 165gr has a little more weight, thus loses a touch in FPS out of the muzzle (150gr = 2910FSP, 165gr = 2800FPS). Out to 250yrds (assuming a 150yrd ZERO), Remington’s ballistics comparison charts show the 150gr drops 5.9″ and the 165gr drops 6.3″ because the heavier 165gr has slightly less velocity.

Does FBI still use .40 S&W?

Though the feds announced in mid-2016 that agents would be making the jump to 9mm with the Glock 19M serving as the organization’s official sidearm, the FBI says the need for . 40 S&W still exists.

Which is hotter a 165 grain or 180 grain?

The 165 grainers are loaded hotter with more blast, energy and recoil. Makes a .40 a .40 in my opinion. I’ve got some 165 and180 HSTs. I‘ve shot a mag with both and I can’t really tell which is which. 15 grains is lots more than a stamp. The 165 grainers are loaded hotter with more blast, energy and recoil. Makes a .40 a .40 in my opinion.

Which is better.40 over nine or 180 grain?

180 is the most readily weight available in range and HP. One of the reasons I like .40 over nine is this. In 9mm the common range ammo is 115 but the best self defense is 124 and 147. I like that the range ammo is easy to find an equal weight in HP. I shot some 165 Golddots and it seemed a bit more push than 180.

What’s the difference between 165 and 180 grain ammo?

The 15 grain difference between 165 and 180 equals 0.03 ounces – the exact weight of a postage stamp. I don’t think that will affect terminal performance. My JHP ammo for my home defense in my G22 is 180 grain and isn’t likely to change. However, since I can find.40 locally, I prefer to shoot it now rather than dive into my stash of 9mm.

What’s the difference between WWB 165 and 180 grain?

I may go back and get a couple boxes of the WWB 165 and compare it to the Blazer 165 along with some 180 grain S&B I have saved up at home. The 15 grain difference between 165 and 180 equals 0.03 ounces – the exact weight of a postage stamp.