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Round Nose Ammo
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- Tenderfoot
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Round Nose Ammo
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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- Kissmybrass
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Re: Round Nose Ammo
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
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
John Davies
Spokane WA
John Davies
Spokane WA
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- markiver54
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Re: Round Nose Ammo
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.
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- Kissmybrass
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Re: Round Nose Ammo
You'd make a fantastic dud checker John! lolJohn E Davies wrote: ↑Sat Sep 03, 2022 12:33 pmI 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
John Davies
Spokane WA
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H010G 45-70
H006M Big Boy Classic .357
Sig 320 XCompact
S&W 686 Plus 5"
Rem 870 Tac
H006M Big Boy Classic .357
Sig 320 XCompact
S&W 686 Plus 5"
Rem 870 Tac
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Re: Round Nose Ammo
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.
YMMV
RP
Never shot any in either of my cf Henry's, but I wouldn't have a problem doing so.
YMMV
RP
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