Accurate, clean ammo on a budget?

[markiver54]

My topic pretty much is my question regarding my BBS 357. I do not reload and do not want to go broke just trying to have fun at the range. Hope this is not a duplicate question..if so, I did not see it. I am not ignorant to the fact that every firearm has it's favorite ammo, however, I can't afford to go out and buy several different variations. Just want to stock up a bit on something reliable. If it's more appropriate to advise me on what to avoid...that's ok too. Thank you for any guidance.

[ESquared]

I've shot a fair amount of Fiocchi through my BBS, and either its 142 gr bullet or 158 gr would give you clean, accurate results, in my experience. At sgammo.com, where I've bought most of it, the two are the same cost. Their shipping is quick, honest and by the pound, so as your load your cart, it tells you how much more you can add before your freight rate goes up. Worth a look.

https://www.sgammo.com/product/357-magn ... hi-357gcmj

[JEBar]

under those circumstances, for range ammo I'd probably buy a single box of 158 gr bullets and give them a try .... if the group well, stick with that brand .... if not, buy a box of the next cheapest

[markiver54]

I've shot a fair amount of Fiocchi through my BBS, and either its 142 gr bullet or 158 gr would give you clean, accurate results, in my experience. At sgammo.com, where I've bought most of it, the two are the same cost. Their shipping is quick, honest and by the pound, so as your load your cart, it tells you how much more you can add before your freight rate goes up. Worth a look.

https://www.sgammo.com/product/357-magn ... hi-357gcmj

Thank you Evan, was kinda wondering about Fiocchi as they seem affordable.

[ESquared]

Definitely worth a shot (pun intended)!

[North Country Gal]

For affordable factory ammo, my favorite is the Mag-tech 158s. Have gotten excellent accuracy with them. Another good affordable 357 factory load is the PMC 158s. I pull out the high price factory hunting 158 loads from Hornady, etc, when I want to accuracy test, but the Mag-tech and PMC 158s do well for practice.

[markiver54]

For affordable factory ammo, my favorite is the Mag-tech 158s. Have gotten excellent accuracy with them. Another good affordable 357 factory load is the PMC 158s. I pull out the high price factory hunting 158 loads from Hornady, etc, when I want to accuracy test, but the Mag-tech and PMC 158s do well for practice.

Thank you to all responses. Will consider ALL. Especially glad that NCG piped in. As we all know, she is a great asset to this forum. Think I might go purchase what I can afford very soon in preparation for as much shooting I can enjoy when we go up the mountain to the cabin this spring!

[Cofisher]

Like others here, I have shot a lot of the inexpensive rounds. All in 158 grn for my 357. While not quality ammo, it gave me a sense of familiarity with my rifle.

I have since started loading my own, and can experiment with the many variables. It is very educational. I am learning what works best.

Good luck in your quest for accurate ammo.

[The Wiz]

I seconded NCG on the Mag 158.

[markiver54]

For affordable factory ammo, my favorite is the Mag-tech 158s. Have gotten excellent accuracy with them. Another good affordable 357 factory load is the PMC 158s. I pull out the high price factory hunting 158 loads from Hornady, etc, when I want to accuracy test, but the Mag-tech and PMC 158s do well for practice.

Went out today to find some ammo. Got a box of the PMC that NCG recommended. Could not find any Mag Tech though. Evan recommended Fiocchi. Could not find any in 357. I did, however pick up a box of these which look identical to the ones in Evans' post. Same price too! Has anyone had any experience with this German brand?

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I'm assuming the FMJ will be clean. Sorry for blurry pics.