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Round Nose Ammo

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Round Nose Ammo

Post by CatskillGuy » Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:28 am

I have read all the opinions regarding loading round nose ammo in a tubular magazine. I undertand what could possibly happen. But in real life is there any issue with firing .357MAG or .38SPL FMJ out of my Henry? I called Henry and asked about ammo restrictions. The only thing they mentioned was that .38SPL must be 158gr. nothing about FMJ or round nose.
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Re: Round Nose Ammo

Post by Kissmybrass » Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:52 am

I'm curious to what some responses will be. I have round nose .38 lead and a few FMJ magnum rounds but I think I've only used that in revolvers but now I'm not sure. 158's because of feeding issues, right? My .357 FMJs are flat nose Federal or I reload Hornady XTP HPs
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Re: Round Nose Ammo

Post by John E Davies » Sat Sep 03, 2022 12:33 pm

I don’t think soft lead bullets are an issue, but I would not risk it with jacketed bullets. You could always make your soft nosed ones flat by whacking them lightly with a small hammer 😬

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Re: Round Nose Ammo

Post by markiver54 » Sat Sep 03, 2022 5:00 pm

I have shot all types in my 357BBS. My understanding is that the only danger is in loading the tube. I hold my rifle only at enough of an angle so that the rounds will slide down the tube with little impact on the previously loaded round/rounds. Furthermore, I don't see recoil as an issue. Lastly, I have had no feeding/cycling issues. Cannot say I have tried everything, however, that's just my experience. Maybe I just have a happy rifle. :D 8-)
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Re: Round Nose Ammo

Post by Kissmybrass » Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:05 pm

John E Davies wrote:
Sat Sep 03, 2022 12:33 pm
I don’t think soft lead bullets are an issue, but I would not risk it with jacketed bullets. You could always make your soft nosed ones flat by whacking them lightly with a small hammer 😬

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Re: Round Nose Ammo

Post by Vaquero » Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:59 am

I don't really see the FMJ being a problem, as they are not Pointy.
Never shot any in either of my cf Henry's, but I wouldn't have a problem doing so.
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