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Originally Posted by DiggerNMt
 There is the debate of do I use American loaded ammo, or do I use a Round that I reloaded. I want to see If I'm not the only one who feels that no matter which I use, the both of them would perform just the same if not better.  Tell me what you would prefer and why? A bullet is a bullet why should I use American made ammo, over ammo made by an American reloader.  When it comes to self defense. |
For practice load em up, but for SD use the factory stuff.
Reasons:
1. As mentioned above ...lawyers. If you do have to use your gun in a SD situation using the same ammo your local police use will help with the jury.
2. Ammo makers use better sealant processes to keep ammo "fresher" longer.
3. Ammo makers have techniques, bullets and powders that are just not available to the handloader. All of the top shelf SD ammo is "special" and most of the best bullets (HST/hydrashocks/gold saber) are not on the market for us to handload ourselves. They also have special powder compacting/layering/dropping techniques that we are not privy too. Thus in some cases they can create higher velocity ammo without increased pressue. (example: Hornady light magnum ammo)