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How to Pick Handgun Ammunition for Target Shooting

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Shooting at targets with a handgun can get expensive if you use the wrong type of ammunition. Shoot more economically by using re-loaded ammunition for target shooting. Know that you can also shoot 22-long rifle ammunition in a 22-caliber handgun. This round must be factory-made since it can't be re-loaded.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Shoot a 38-special round of ammunition for target shooting with a handgun. The cheapest round is called a "wad cutter." This is a flat-based lead bullet. You can also shoot a semi-wad cutter. This is a tapered lead bullet. These type bullets come in different grain weights. The higher the grain weight, the more recoil you'll feel. This is because the higher the grain, the heavier the bullet.

  2. Step 2

    Pick a full-metal jacket bullet when you need ammunition for handgun target shooting. This particular bullet does not expand. It's a good choice for shooting at paper targets. This round is popular in 9 mm, 40 caliber and 45 caliber automatic pistols. This type of ammunition is also economical to shoot.

  3. Step 3

    Choose ammunition for a 357-caliber handgun. Shoot this particular gun most economically by using 38 specials. This handgun can use either 357 magnum or 38 specials. The 357 ammunition is more costly than the 38.

  4. Step 4

    Think about a jacketed soft point ammunition as a choice when you pick handgun ammunition for target shooting. This is a mid-range price of ammunition. It performs well on the target range and also for defense purposes. The most expensive round would be a jacketed hollow point round. This is an expanding bullet, normally used for self-defense. Many people also use hollow points for target shooting.

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