125 gr for BBB 357 ???

[LeverLuvr]

I usually shoot 158 gr rounds in my BB but found some 125 gr ammo and was wondering if anyone had some input on how it shoots in the BB. This is just for paper targets not hunting. is it generally just as accurate up to 100 yards. I think its Precision brand if memory serves. Thoughts and experiences appreciated. I have to order it but don't want to spend the money if the BB's typically don't like the lighter bullets.

[markiver54]

I know someone will chime in here that knows more than me on this, however, I think I heard some positive remarks about the 125's recently. Last trip to my LGS was gonna buy some, but they had none.
My 357 manual does state that it was designed with the 158's in mind though.

[JEBar]

over time, we've had several discussions about 125's and as I remember most reports have been fairly favorable .... I use them as part of our standard load for my wife's CC Smith & Wesson J Frame 38 spec and have been pleased with them .... I believe Henry designed their 357's around 158 gr bullets and that's all we use in ours .... I'm sure others with experience using them will chime in

[BigAl52]

Every gun is different. One way to find out is Chootum and see.

[LeverLuvr]

I hate to order just one box to try out so I will probably hold off on trying the 125's then till I can maybe get a box locally. $36 plus shipping for 1 box of 50 kinda makes me squeak. I have some 158 gr and picked up a couple of boxes of 180 gr. locally, so we'll see how those do. Thanks all for the input. If anyone is interested here's the link..... https://www.outdoorlimited.com/handgun- ... &mode=list

[markiver54]

No problem LL. I have a box of HSM 180 grn's that I picked up and have not shot any yet from my Henry or 686 revolver. Let's compare notes later.

[LeverLuvr]

No problem LL. I have a box of HSM 180 grn's that I picked up and have not shot any yet from my Henry or 686 revolver. Let's compare notes later.

Will do. I posted in a different thread that I just got my TriggerShims.com order and put them in tonight on the lever and hammer. Very happy with results and hoping to get to the range in the next week.

[CT_Shooter]

I usually shoot 158 gr rounds in my BB but found some 125 gr ammo and was wondering if anyone had some input on how it shoots in the BB. This is just for paper targets not hunting. is it generally just as accurate up to 100 yards. I think its Precision brand if memory serves. Thoughts and experiences appreciated. I have to order it but don't want to spend the money if the BB's typically don't like the lighter bullets.

A few years ago, ZERO Bullets had a production line breakdown that took more than a year to repair/replace. During that time, their inventory of 158 grain JSP/JHPs was depleted, but they had (and I bought) a few thousand 125s. I'm just an off hand, standing paper shooter and not even close to the skill level of our ambassador, RanchRoper, but I found them to be just as accurate as 158s at the 75' indoor shooting range.

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[markiver54]

That's some darn good shooting Stan!

[KrzHorse]

If not to Late to answer your question- I've had good results with Fiocchi 125 gr SJHP thru my BBS at 50 yds with a 1x4x20 Leupold mounted on it. Can hold to +/- 1" or so without issue