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38 sp best factory ammo for BigBoy357?
Re: 38 sp best factory ammo for BigBoy357?
If you read my original post and then read Vaquero’s reply; you’d see I don’t need to temper my responses. Maybe people don’t need to make useless remarks about the caliber I’m asking about. Doesn’t seem like a helpful/courteous forum member, but that’s just me. No offense intended.
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Re: 38 sp best factory ammo for BigBoy357?
I have used several different brands of 38 special in my BB Steel. 158 grain runs beat but all worked as long as you were careful and deliberate with the lever.
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Henry Big Boy Steel 357
Ruger Wrangler
Ruger PCC
Ruger Blackhawk 357
RIA 1911 9mm
RIA M200
CZ 455 combo (22/17hmr)
Marlin 60
Ruger Wrangler
Ruger PCC
Ruger Blackhawk 357
RIA 1911 9mm
RIA M200
CZ 455 combo (22/17hmr)
Marlin 60
Re: 38 sp best factory ammo for BigBoy357?
I've only used 158gr .357 in mine.
Haven't been able to find any 158 gr .38 Sp.
.357 recoil is so mild, I'll probably just stick with that.
Haven't been able to find any 158 gr .38 Sp.
.357 recoil is so mild, I'll probably just stick with that.
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Re: 38 sp best factory ammo for BigBoy357?
I can agree with RifleTom. Most people responses are based on experience. I recall the statement that Mags posted. I can understand the desire to want to shoot .38s. I had a similar desire when I bought my Marlin 1894CS. But, I have not shoot .38s in it for awhile. Because, it not a load that I plan to use in it. So, I try and practice what I plan to use.
I can understand wanting to use it for training. Yet, .357s are so mild. I probably would start off using that caliber. But, that is just me.
By the way, welcome to the forum! People are willing and able to help. Very few people will try and give you a hard time. You may not agree with them. However, tolerance will go a long way. Happy shooting!
I can understand wanting to use it for training. Yet, .357s are so mild. I probably would start off using that caliber. But, that is just me.
By the way, welcome to the forum! People are willing and able to help. Very few people will try and give you a hard time. You may not agree with them. However, tolerance will go a long way. Happy shooting!
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Re: 38 sp best factory ammo for BigBoy357?
I've used plenty of Federal American Eagle 130 grain fmj in my Big Boy Brass. It shot well. Have only shot reloads in my Big Boy steel. Pretty much same results when I have shot same reloads in both. It's seems both like just about anything it's feed.
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