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.357/180 Loads
Re: .357/180 Loads
When I got into casting I swapped from 158gr jacketed to a NOE 180 WFN as a hollow point they weigh 170gr, Nothing but good results pushing them at around 1550fps from a rifle. Even from my revolver they seem to hit harder than factory 158gr but milder on the shooter.
Not a massive sample size but for me they have performed even better than 158gr jacketed on deer and hogs.
Not a massive sample size but for me they have performed even better than 158gr jacketed on deer and hogs.
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Re: .357/180 Loads
Something I have always wanted to try are .357 Mag loads with 180 grain .358 JFP bullets intended for the .35 Rem.
Speer even has a load for them but I have always hoped to find someone who had some of these bullets lying around or a half box at a garage sale as it's not a bullet that is typically stocked in LGSs.
Speer even has a load for them but I have always hoped to find someone who had some of these bullets lying around or a half box at a garage sale as it's not a bullet that is typically stocked in LGSs.
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Re: .357/180 Loads
I have no reason to doubt it but that would be interesting to see .... we don't have any personal experience with 170/180's but have sent thousands and thousands of Nosler 158 g JHP's hustling down the line .... some in deer and hogs .... to date none have successfully fought one off
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Re: .357/180 Loads
I can send you some 35 cal/180gr, .358" SPFN
Mistered wrote: ↑Wed Dec 18, 2019 7:28 pmSomething I have always wanted to try are .357 Mag loads with 180 grain .358 JFP bullets intended for the .35 Rem.
Speer even has a load for them but I have always hoped to find someone who had some of these bullets lying around or a half box at a garage sale as it's not a bullet that is typically stocked in LGSs.
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Re: .357/180 Loads
I load some 180 cast with 9.5 grs. Blue dot, and very accurate out of my Rossi.
If I do my part you can flat wear out a 4" gong at 100 yds.
Never hunted with them, but would imagine at that distance they would put the smack down on some deer.
RP
If I do my part you can flat wear out a 4" gong at 100 yds.
Never hunted with them, but would imagine at that distance they would put the smack down on some deer.
RP
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Re: .357/180 Loads
I shot the Sierra 180gr FPJ Match and Speer 38 cal, 180gr .357 TMJ (SINGLE LOADED). There is a lack of availability in the Sierra, and the Speer is not practical in a lever rifle.
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Re: .357/180 Loads
Glad you guys are interested in those MB 180's. They are a different animal. I was pretty surprised.
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Re: .357/180 Loads
Well Heck! This is pretty dang generous of ya!I can send you some 35 cal/180gr, .358" SPFN
That being the case I think ten would be enough to let me know how well they would work in the .357 BBB.
I'll PM ya my address if you can spare ten!
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