Round Nose Ammo

[CatskillGuy]

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.

[Kissmybrass]

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

[John E Davies]

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

[markiver54]

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.

[Kissmybrass]

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

You'd make a fantastic dud checker John! lol

[Vaquero]

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