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Offline zoner

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357 handi bullets
« on: February 27, 2009, 02:17:39 AM »
soon i will have a 357 handi too,i have a barrel coming via trade. I was looking at some Winchester load data and it got me thinking about bullets. When you shorten a barrel you lose some velocity, the other side is when you lengthen a barrel you gain velocity. My data lists a 158 jacketed pistol bullet at 1500-1600 fps(8 3/4 " pistol barrel).Not sure how much faster it will go in a 22" rifle barrel,but i'm wondering if there's a point where a jacketed pistol bullet will fail due to too much velocity. What kind of bullets are you guys using on game animals(deer,etc)?
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Re: 357 handi bullets
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2009, 02:59:18 AM »
  The 158's are usually just fine and your not able to get them going too fast. I shoot them in my Maxi at over 2000 and that is about the max for 158's. If you go SP instead of HP, you get a bit tougher bullet.

IMHO, the Hornady XTP FP is TOPS for the 357 Mag on deer sized game!!

 In my Maxi, I like the 180's and have shot a bunch of deer with them. HP's generally atay inside, SPs 50% of the time make it out. But remember this is @ about 2200 FPS. I no use the 180 SSP and 180FP made for single shot pistols and 35 Rem rifles with very good results. I reciently picked up the Hornady FTX 200 sp bullet. but have yet to shoot any . I anticipate good things. Again, this is in my Maxi.

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Re: 357 handi bullets
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2009, 07:49:49 AM »
thanks...i'll give the 158 gr XTP FN a try. Hope your recovery is going well....Mike
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Re: 357 handi bullets
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2009, 08:14:52 AM »
Thanks Mike!

 YES its going great!!  I am returning to work on the 2ND and progressing very well. The weight is falling off me, (Down 40 lbs) my doc says everything with my heart is 110% and I am easily adjusting to the new diet! I feel really really good.

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Re: 357 handi bullets
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2009, 08:39:56 AM »
good job
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Re: 357 handi bullets
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2009, 01:54:25 PM »
Way to go CW!  Glad to hear you are on the fast track.  DP
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Re: 357 handi bullets
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2009, 01:58:48 PM »
Sorry, I forgot to post about the bullets, got so excited about the good news on ya CW.  I have always had very good luck with the Hornady 158 FP out of the rifle tube.  Most all have been pass-thru's with deer, but I like to aim for the "Big Middle" as Jack O'Conner would say.  Heart, lung, liver shots just plain work and doesn't mess with the meat.  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?

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Re: 357 handi bullets
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2009, 02:27:51 PM »
Quote from: cwlongshot on February 27, 2009, 08:14:52 AM
Thanks Mike!

 YES its going great!!  I am returning to work on the 2ND and progressing very well. The weight is falling off me, (Down 40 lbs) my doc says everything with my heart is 110% and I am easily adjusting to the new diet! I feel really really good.

CW

That's awesome C.W.! Good to hear that you are doing better Pal!

                         Robert
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