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Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special

Post by LeverLover » Sat Nov 04, 2017 3:38 pm

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

Post by JEBar » Sat Nov 04, 2017 3:43 pm

looking forward to your reports on your reloads
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Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special

Post by JCN » Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:03 pm

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

Post by The Wiz » Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:52 pm

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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Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special

Post by Steve51 » Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:06 pm

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

Post by BigAl52 » Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:59 pm

JCN 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).
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. Al
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Re: Ammo for big boy steel .357/.38 special

Post by JCN » Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:22 am

Even better! I really do recommend it.
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