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I'm loading some Hornady 158 gr XTP's for my Handi Rifle. How fast would you load them for deer? Currently, I'm playing with 2400 which should give me around 1700 fps.
-Kevin
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Re: 158 gr .357 loads
It really depends on the recommended velocities for that particular bullet, which I don't know (...but I'll bet the manufacturer does... ).
With hard-cast lead or 'ordinary' JSP bullets, I don't think anything slower than 1,000 fps would be all that great, nor anything over 1,800, other than if you really needed a 'flat' trajectory.
I think some folks here have extensive hunting (real-world) experience with .357 from a carbine/rifle, and will no doubt chime in.
With hard-cast lead or 'ordinary' JSP bullets, I don't think anything slower than 1,000 fps would be all that great, nor anything over 1,800, other than if you really needed a 'flat' trajectory.
I think some folks here have extensive hunting (real-world) experience with .357 from a carbine/rifle, and will no doubt chime in.
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Re: 158 gr .357 loads
1700 fps is just about the speed my .357 158`s run and that is a fine accurate load. I use 2400 also.
Re: 158 gr .357 loads
I've settled on a load that runs my 158grn Zero Jackets Soft Point bullets out of my 24" Rossi levergun at near 2,000fps. I like the trajectory that velocity produces, the still mild recoil, and the muzzle energy produced. My single wet phone book test demonstrated that the bullet stayed together quite well.
Further, a phone call to Zero's tech dept with an explanation of my velocities and my intentions yielded a positive response and a further comment that Buffalo Bore's 158grn, 2,153fps Jacketed Hollow Point load would also be tolerated by Zero's JSP or JHP bullet.
2400 or H110 (which I prefer) are both good choices for full bore heavier weight 357mag loads.
Further, a phone call to Zero's tech dept with an explanation of my velocities and my intentions yielded a positive response and a further comment that Buffalo Bore's 158grn, 2,153fps Jacketed Hollow Point load would also be tolerated by Zero's JSP or JHP bullet.
2400 or H110 (which I prefer) are both good choices for full bore heavier weight 357mag loads.
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Re: 158 gr .357 loads
How big are your deer and how far are you willing to shoot? I've got strong opinions about the 357 Mag on deer so I will defer to the folks that have actually shot several deer with 158grs for opinions. Good Luck and Safe Hunting!
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Re: 158 gr .357 loads
86er wrote:How big are your deer and how far are you willing to shoot? I've got strong opinions about the 357 Mag on deer so I will defer to the folks that have actually shot several deer with 158grs for opinions. Good Luck and Safe Hunting!
Well, I'm thinking smaller deer (100lbs approx.) out to about 75 yds. I usually go for broadside shots all well.
-Kevin
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Re: 158 gr .357 loads
I don't use XTPs, but I load 158gr JSP to 1700fps using 2400 for use from my carbine.
They seem to kill these lil' TX deer just fine inside 100yds.
They seem to kill these lil' TX deer just fine inside 100yds.
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Re: 158 gr .357 loads
12.5 gr 4227 has been the most accurate for me with any 158 gr bullet.
The Barnes 140 grainers are exceptionally accurate. The length is the same as a 180 grain lead bullet but the speed is a little more than a 158. They out-penetrate everything else and have the "easy open" tip. Great bullet.
The Barnes 140 grainers are exceptionally accurate. The length is the same as a 180 grain lead bullet but the speed is a little more than a 158. They out-penetrate everything else and have the "easy open" tip. Great bullet.
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