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Paladin wrote:This write up shows one of the shortcommings of HydraShok. It will not expand reliably after going thru denim.

http://www.firearmstactical.com/test_da ... hs-g30.htm

Does the Winchester SXT load expand after penetrating heavy clothing?

I noticed the test barrel was less than 4 inches. Ed Sanow addressed the less than stellar performance of Hydra-Shoks in weapons with barrels less than 5 inches. This was reported in the "Guns & Ammo Annual" circa 2002. So, I load the Hydra-shoks in my full size 1911's and Remington 185 grain +P Golden Sabers in my Commanders. I know there's lots of other great ammo out there. As Mas Ayoob says, "You makes your choices then you pays your money."

MikeJ wrote:

Paladin wrote:This write up shows one of the shortcommings of HydraShok. It will not expand reliably after going thru denim.

http://www.firearmstactical.com/test_da ... hs-g30.htm

Does the Winchester SXT load expand after penetrating heavy clothing?

The latest and greatest loads are designed to do just that. Winchester SXT is one of them.