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Offline S & W 642

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bullets for hunting with 357
« on: October 31, 2009, 11:03:27 AM »
I am hunting deer with my 357 for the first time this year. What type of bullet should I use. I don't reload so that is not a option. I have heard about Double Tap ammo is it any good. They offer a 200gr. WFNGC Hardcast bullet. I am in Northeastern KY. I am using open sights so the logest shot I have will be 30 to 40 yards.
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Re: bullets for hunting with 357
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2009, 11:13:50 AM »
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Re: bullets for hunting with 357
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2009, 11:23:07 AM »
I also have heard of Double Tap but have not shot any as I do reload. You might go on the internet and hunt down some reviews on it. At the ranges you're talking about some 158 grain JSP's would work for you. I too hunt with a 357 in a Blackhawk and a Contender and they like different bullets with the Contender liking the 158 JSP's the best.
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Re: bullets for hunting with 357
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2009, 11:36:37 AM »
Remington and Winchester both make a fine 158 JSP hunting round in .357. You don't need anything more than that.
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Re: bullets for hunting with 357
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2009, 02:18:41 PM »
S&W 642:  I prefer the 200 gn wnfp or Keith style swc design for the 357.  I use a old Winchester factory load that the Double Tap 200 gn load approximates.  I prefer the heavier load in a short barrelled 357 and have never recovered a bullet. 

The other fellas are right too and even the 158 gn hunting loads by the major manufacturers should handle the job. 
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Re: bullets for hunting with 357
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2009, 05:50:54 PM »
Double Tap is good ammo. They make some very good 10mm loads. The 200 grain cast load will offer no expansion and lots of penetration. It would be a good pick for hogs. DT also loads a 158 grain Gold Dot bullet. I think the Gold Dot would be a pretty good choice for deer. It is a tough bullet. Any major brand of 158 grain JSP would get the job done as well.
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Re: bullets for hunting with 357
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2009, 04:52:55 AM »
i use doubletap and i find it to be great ammo, i also use speer gold dot and it is great ammo. if i were you i would choose a non hollow point jacketed round for greater penetration yet still give good expansion, 158 to 180 grain.
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Re: bullets for hunting with 357
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2009, 05:32:38 PM »
If you are thinking about ordering the DT 158 grain Gold Dot keep in mind that it is a JHP. I have ordered several boxes and it is a very good load. Not sure if it will penetrate as deep on game as a 158 grain JSP but I have found the 158 grain Gold Dot JHP to be a tough bullet and it is bonded. It is hotter than most 158 grain factory loads. 
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