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Todd,
I expect you will be reviewing 300 Super Carry firearms and ammunition soon. I’ve been surprised by the number of rave reviews regarding the 300 Super Carry’s terminal ballistics. Federal’s website lists their 100 gr. 300 Super Carry ammunition as having a velocity of 1250 ft per second and energy of 347 ft/lbs. Meanwhile, the 90 year old Tokarev slug rips past it at 1630 fps with an 85gr bullet, producing an energy of 697 foot pounds. But my surprise isn’t merely limited to it having half the energy of the old Soviet round, but because of the derision the 7.62x25mm has received throughout it’s long life. Certainly, most of that criticism can be attributed to the FMJ bullet in the military loading. Still, either the disdain for the 7.62x25mm was unwarranted, or the enthusiasm for the 300 super Carry is excessively exuberant. I am no fan boy of the Tokarev round, but what does bothers me is when what’s old (and “bad) is now new and “Super”. That disingenuousness reminds me of the story of the emperor’s new clothes.
Tom
In response to Harold Mitchell’s comment, I suspect he was referring to the 30 Super Carry (not 300) and I totally agree with his analogy. However, I do own a CZ 52 so I shoot (and reload) the 7.62x25mm and prefer it to any of my 9mm’s if penetrating power is required.