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Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special
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- Tenderfoot
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Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special
I have been using cheap Monarch 158gr SJHP for 100yd plinking. Those are about 1600 fps from a pistol and probably near 1900 fps from a rifle with a really satisfying kick. I recently reloaded with 158gr Speers, Zeros, Rainiers at near max Rainier speed of about 1400 fps as plinkers. The five of each were about 1 1/2" lower at 50yds so I know they are a lower speed. Haven't had a chance to resight Henry at 100 yds yet but they cost less than the off the shelf stuff and I can shoot more often now. They grouped within 2 inch at 12 yds from my Security Six indoors today so I am looking forward to my outdoor visit. You can feed it nearly anything. Good luck.
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Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special
Check out my post here: http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... chi#p16389
I really like the Fiocchi FMJTC 142 grain .357 load. I've found that it cycles very smoothly in my BBS and hits at point of aim.
With the 38 spl loads I typically shoot high. Since the cost difference isn't very much I will shoot mostly .357 through mine. This Fiocchi load can be found for $16.99 - $17.99 per 50 rounds fairly regularly (Cabelas, Palmetto State Armory, Bass Pro Shops, Midway USA).
I really like the Fiocchi FMJTC 142 grain .357 load. I've found that it cycles very smoothly in my BBS and hits at point of aim.
With the 38 spl loads I typically shoot high. Since the cost difference isn't very much I will shoot mostly .357 through mine. This Fiocchi load can be found for $16.99 - $17.99 per 50 rounds fairly regularly (Cabelas, Palmetto State Armory, Bass Pro Shops, Midway USA).
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Henry Big Boy Steel .357 mag
Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special
When I got mine, about two months ago, not knowing any better I picked up a box of Winchester .38, 130g target ammo. Worked fine at 25 yrds. Still use it.
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Uberti 1873 Bisley
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Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special
I do hand load my .38spl/.357magnum ammunition but I only shoot .357 magnum ammo in my BBS. I use iron sights and I want the same POI when I am plinking or when I am hunting. So I only shoot magnum loads with 158 grain bullets my BBS.
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Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special
Your ammo can also be found at SGammo for 309.00 for 1000 rounds shipped to your front door for 329.00. Thats 16.45 a box with no sales tax. Just FYI. AlJCN wrote:Check out my post here: http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... chi#p16389
I really like the Fiocchi FMJTC 142 grain .357 load. I've found that it cycles very smoothly in my BBS and hits at point of aim.
With the 38 spl loads I typically shoot high. Since the cost difference isn't very much I will shoot mostly .357 through mine. This Fiocchi load can be found for $16.99 - $17.99 per 50 rounds fairly regularly (Cabelas, Palmetto State Armory, Bass Pro Shops, Midway USA).
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Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special
Even better! I really do recommend it.
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Henry Big Boy Steel .357 mag