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Offline kmittleman

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.357/.38 Turkey loads
« on: October 31, 2010, 09:56:22 AM »
Hey everyone,


I got a new H&R single shot in .357 and would like to hunt Turkey with it on Tuesday. I was thinking some 148gr wadcutters would be good. Anyone have any experience with this? Any other suggestions?

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Re: .357/.38 Turkey loads
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2010, 10:04:04 AM »
Any round you can hit with well will work
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Re: .357/.38 Turkey loads
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2010, 10:36:47 AM »
I wish we could hunt turkeys with a rifle here in NY. I can't ever get one close enough to shoot with a shotgun. :(
With the 357 I'd use a bullet that'll just poke a hole through 'em without expanding... or shoot 'em in the head.
Personally I'd use a 22 Hornet with FMJ and shoot 'em through the vitals.



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Re: .357/.38 Turkey loads
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2010, 03:00:36 PM »
I'd use it with .38 specials and a cheap lead round nose or semi wad cutter.  Shooting a turkey at 40 yards or less isn't rocket science......getting him there might be.  I've got buddies in Florida that shoot them with cap and ball revolvers.

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Re: .357/.38 Turkey loads
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2010, 02:33:03 AM »
I just sighted in my S&W 586 with Remington 38 special 158 lead round nose. Thats what Im using this year for turkey. I think 38s will do just fine.
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Re: .357/.38 Turkey loads
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2010, 03:02:27 PM »
seen one hit with a 357 hollow point once was not too bad on damage but he hit it in the back ,wing area.
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