I understand the thought process behind using .38 wadcutters over modern hollow points or instead of something like the 158 grain LSWCHP +P in some revolvers but why are we using them over the standard pressure .38 158 grain LSWC? Especially once you get to “full power” 148 grain wadcutters meant for defense you aren’t saving much, if any, in recoil. I would think you would still get the straight line penetration we want from the LSWC load. That said I don’t have any first hand field experience (street or hunting) with the load so I figured I would ask.
I’m sure this has been covered somewhere and I missed it so a link to an existing post is fine.