What kind of .357 Magnum ammo do you carry? - The Firearms Forum

Doug.38PR · 11-17-2008, 04:13 PM

110gr
125gr
135gr
148gr
158gr
180gr
200gr

flat point?
semi jacketed flat point?
semi jacketed hollow point?

Typically, I carry Remington Semi Jacketed Hollowpoint 180 gr and a reload
and in my pocket, 2 speedloader full of Buffalo Bore 180 gr Flat point.

Type of gun: 6 inch S&W M-28 Highway Patrolman
or 4 inch Colt Python

JLA · 11-17-2008, 05:24 PM

I prefer 158 gr. XTPs. pushing somewhere around 1400 fps by a stout charge of hodgdon lil gun. Been using this load for about 5 years and it hasnt failed me yet...

azsigman · 11-17-2008, 07:43 PM

158 gr SJHP

sabashimon · 11-17-2008, 07:57 PM

125 grain SJHP in Black Hills or Double Tap ammo

vytoland · 11-19-2008, 07:05 PM

130 gr jhp

158 gr swc

DKA · 11-19-2008, 08:29 PM

125 Gr JHP in S&W 65-2 with 4" barrel

10 Spot Terminator · 11-28-2008, 10:04 PM

158gr Federal Hydra Shok for personal defense and 158gr LRNFP custom hollowpointed ( by me ) for carry in the woods . Right tool for the right job so they say . Just who are "THEY" anyway ? Anybody know ??? 10 SPOT

Humpy · 11-29-2008, 01:22 PM

Lyman cast 222 grain semi wadcutter loaded to 1100 fps out of 6" GP100. This is the bullet originally designed for the 357 Maximum and I was luck enough to get one of the molds. Penetration and retained energy even at 200 yards is impressive. Col Fackler formerly of the Army
Wound Ballistic Lab thought this bullet at 800 fps would go slam through the biggest youngun that could be found so I figure 1100 is about right. I orginally had it loaded to 1200 but accuracy seems better at 1100 and I am not getting any signs of excess pressure, just ran out of propellant room due the fact the bullet seats so far down in case. Have not chronographed it from 4" yet.

11-17-2008, 04:13 PM	#1
Doug.38PR V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 246	What kind of .357 Magnum ammo do you carry? 110gr 125gr 135gr 148gr 158gr 180gr 200gr flat point? semi jacketed flat point? semi jacketed hollow point? Typically, I carry Remington Semi Jacketed Hollowpoint 180 gr and a reload and in my pocket, 2 speedloader full of Buffalo Bore 180 gr Flat point. Type of gun: 6 inch S&W M-28 Highway Patrolman or 4 inch Colt Python --> Last edited by Doug.38PR; 11-17-2008 at 04:14 PM..

11-17-2008, 05:24 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,320	Re: What kind of .357 Magnum ammo do you carry? I prefer 158 gr. XTPs. pushing somewhere around 1400 fps by a stout charge of hodgdon lil gun. Been using this load for about 5 years and it hasnt failed me yet... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-17-2008, 07:43 PM	#3
azsigman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 320	Re: What kind of .357 Magnum ammo do you carry? 158 gr SJHP __________________ If in doubt........don't NRA Life, GOA, 2AF

11-17-2008, 07:57 PM	#4
sabashimon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PNW/Israel Posts: 672	Re: What kind of .357 Magnum ammo do you carry? 125 grain SJHP in Black Hills or Double Tap ammo __________________ "We sleep safely in ours beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm." George Orwell "If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." Thomas Paine

11-19-2008, 07:05 PM	#5
vytoland Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 605	Re: What kind of .357 Magnum ammo do you carry? 130 gr jhp 158 gr swc

11-19-2008, 08:29 PM	#6
DKA Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 35	Re: What kind of .357 Magnum ammo do you carry? 125 Gr JHP in S&W 65-2 with 4" barrel

11-28-2008, 10:04 PM	#7
10 Spot Terminator V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redmond Oregon ( middle of state refered to as Central Oregon ) Posts: 82	Re: What kind of .357 Magnum ammo do you carry? 158gr Federal Hydra Shok for personal defense and 158gr LRNFP custom hollowpointed ( by me ) for carry in the woods . Right tool for the right job so they say . Just who are "THEY" anyway ? Anybody know ??? 10 SPOT

11-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#8
Humpy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12	Re: What kind of .357 Magnum ammo do you carry? Lyman cast 222 grain semi wadcutter loaded to 1100 fps out of 6" GP100. This is the bullet originally designed for the 357 Maximum and I was luck enough to get one of the molds. Penetration and retained energy even at 200 yards is impressive. Col Fackler formerly of the Army Wound Ballistic Lab thought this bullet at 800 fps would go slam through the biggest youngun that could be found so I figure 1100 is about right. I orginally had it loaded to 1200 but accuracy seems better at 1100 and I am not getting any signs of excess pressure, just ran out of propellant room due the fact the bullet seats so far down in case. Have not chronographed it from 4" yet.