357 LeverEvolution for Deer Hunting

[Daman]

Guys

I have a 4 inch 357. It is just a Rossi (I know all of the Ruger nuts here are crying). I have a colt and a smith, but I bought the Rossi so I could tote it Turkey hunting as a hog/yote getter without worrying about rust. I can shoot 3" groups at 25 yards with this gun and open sights. At bow hunting ranges, will the Hornady ammo perform on 100 lb does?

Daman

[shot1]

If you put one in their lungs their dead. I would stay away from any shoulder bone. Don't expect them to drop dead on the spot. They most of the time run off around 50 yards or so like a arrowed deer will do. I have never used these bullets myself. But any 357 mag pushing a 125 to 180 gr expanding or SWC bullet 1000 fps or more tight behind the front shoulder through the lungs 50 yards or less will kill any 100 lb deer. I really like the Hornady XTP or Speer Gold Dot bullets 158 to 180 gr pushed to the max for deer. By the way there is nothing wrong with a Rossi pistol. I have two and they shoot and hold up just as well as any other make that I have.

[Daman]

Thanks Shot1.

You are right about the Rossi, but so many folks knock em before they try them. I have the 4 inch 6 shot blued with the overmolded grips. The reason I ask about the load and deer is that I do a lot of woods walking and don't lug a rifle around. I tote a 20 gauge with #6's for my small game needs. I bought the Rossi for a last resort hog shooter when turkey hunting and have found that the price tag accompanied with the accuracy has made it my favorite woods pistol. I generally shoot 158 grain semi jacketed hollow points (38 spl) for feral dogs and coyotes. I know it is game capable with the 38's cause I killed two yotes with it this past year. I in no way am going to use this as a primary deer or hog weapon, but if I get a good shot on a deer when I am setting cameras or stands during season I wanted a little confirmation of performance. Hogs will only be shot with this pistol if I get treed by one or a 15 or so yard shot is to good to pass up.

Daman