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Just wanted to say hi and thanks. New owner Henry .357/38 Special X Big Boy. Love the feel just need to get out and shoot her. Learning about which rounds are best in the 38 for this rifle but confused on all the nomenclature. Seems 158 grain is what I am reading most all the other stuff is Greek to me. Just gonna shoot paper and metal targets. Back in the saddle after 30 years of no shooting.

Welcome! Enjoy the forum. I know you'll enjoy that 357.
Don't know about the X model, however, I own an older 357 BBS. They prefer 158 gr 357's.
BTW, I used to live in Orange county.

Welcome aboard from the other side of the country.
The 357 is such an enjoyable round from a rifle, know you'll enjoy it.
Myself my 357 is a Rossi, but there are several guys here like me that reload, and
have found that both types of rifles will shoot a cast 180 gr bullet well.
Would be willing to bet anything from 130 gr to 180 gr will shoot well.
Good luck with the ammo search, and hope to see a range report soon.

RP

Welcome from Dacotah

Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the new Henry hope you like it here

Welcome to the forum from Wisconsin.

welcome indeed, delighted to have you join our community .... our Henry 357 quickly became a family favorite and has proven to be an excellent shooter .... ours isn't picky about the ammo run through it .... for punching holes in paper, these days, its nice to have a rifle that does well with a range of ammo .... as to 158's, that's what we prefer for hunting and they perform really well .... do hope you will be an active member who will read and post often .... be sure to follow the link below to where my may add you Henry to our forum's total


http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 86#p192486

Welcome from up the road in eastern Washington State. Many of us have 38/357 lever actions and they are a lot of fun to shoot. If you don’t reload and are looking for some less expensive ammo to buy look for the 38 special 130 metal case. These cartridges have a round nose bullet profile and feed great in lever rifles.

I reload any my Henry really likes the Hornady 158 grain XTP hollow point. Very accurate.

Welcome from the Bay Area.

Greetings, and congratulations! I have a 38/357 carbine, but in the Marlin flavor. As for bullet weight, the higher the number, the more lead that is used. As such, the more lead that is used, the slower the bullet travels (being the same amount of powder is used). I do not reload, so I am not knowledgeable about the different powders and amounts. Yet, the heavier the weight, the more energy that is transferred. In addition to weight, different bullets are used (FMJ, SP, JHP, etc...). The type of bullet also plays a role in the transfer on energy. In general, the greater the transfer of energy, the more knock down power delivered. Further, some rifles (firearms) shoot more accurately with one weight than another. I prefer using a 158 grain FMJ for target practice, and 180 SP or JHP for hunting. One, FMJs are typically cheaper. Two, SP or JHP seems to make a bigger wound. Below is a link that discusses different 357s bullet weights and types.

Nonetheless, happy shooting!

https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowle ... %201300fps.