Page 1 of 1
This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:17 pm
by Oldbrass
Anyone ever load these? Sierra #8350 Friend of mine gave me a box of odds and ends while back I went thru it and found these. 357 170gr FMJ. I'm aware hunting bullets expand but maybe these are to blow a hole thru Yogi end to end. Might load them one day for the henry when I've got spare brass.
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:46 pm
by Vaquero
I would say target, but one should make a good pass through on the deer we have here.
RP
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:24 pm
by GunnyGene
Target. FMJ RN has a problem with deflection if it hits bone, so may not penetrate to vitals for that reason, in addition to the lack of expansion. I would not use them for hunting, nor would I shoot steel targets with them because of likely unpredictable ricochet. Most ranges won't allow them either for the same reason.
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:38 pm
by Oldbrass
Thanx, good to know. Maybe make good slingshot ammo
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:43 pm
by GunnyGene
Oldbrass wrote: ↑Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:38 pm
Thanx, good to know. Maybe make good slingshot ammo
I wouldn't go quite that far. They are good for watermelons, cantaloupe, pumpkins, and assorted other fruits and veggies.
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:07 am
by Hatchdog
I checked the Sierra website and this bullet has been discontinued. If you shoot at an indoor range with a rubber backstop you will be fine. Several years ago I was shooting outside at a dirt bank in the winter and my bullets were ricocheting off the frozen dirt. I immediately quit of course and haven’t shot at frozen ground since.
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:54 pm
by runnin n gunnin
Great looking pup PJM !
You are correct, that 170 grain FMJ will cut through a Ford like butter . . . .not so much with a CHEVY ! ! !
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 6:58 pm
by Cofisher
Ooohhh...thems fightin words! Lol
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:16 pm
by BigAl52
Ya it will pass through 2 Chevys. One because it went through it the second one around it because the new Chevy 2500 and 3500 are so ugly. Try that bullet with some 2400 I bet it will shoot like those pugnose bullets
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:27 pm
by runnin n gunnin
I like it, bring it on boys ! ! !
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:43 pm
by runnin n gunnin
Haaaaaa ! You didn't instigate anything PJM, I like to stir the pot once and a while to get the blood flowing, now, lets talk Football
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:18 pm
by runnin n gunnin
Thomas Patrick Brady all the way. It was a sad day when he left the Pats but it is the Bucks gain. And yes, Old Guys Rule !
Re: This a hunting or target bullet?
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:08 pm
by Bake
Steel Rams, Field Pistol, 100yds with the S&W 357 Mag., and Open Pistol, 200yds with the Rem 357 Maxie . . .