357 Deer loads
Wanting some good reliable 357 pistol loads using 170 grain bullets for Illinois hunting. All shots will be less then 50 yards using a scoped pistol with a 8 3/8 inch barrel. Thaanks for the replies
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lsatt,
Welcome to the forums here on Gunbroker.com.
I would skip right over the 170 grainers, and run a 180 grain hardcast, Kieth style semi-wadcutter, with a gas check. I would run with H-110 powder. Start around 11 grains, and work up to around 13 maximum. Use what ever your gun groups best.
If you already have a supply of the 170's, that are jacketed, I would use the same powder with a starting load of 14 grains, and 15.5 max.
Best
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That idiot that you have for the mayor of Chicago, even hired an idiot just like him to run the schools there. Rochester, NY couldn't be happier to get rid of the egotistical idiot, and his brand of dictatorship.0 -
I agree with Tim here...the Keith loads are phenominal for hunting in the ranges you would encounter here in Illinois: make sure you follow the advice of using gas-checks as leading will be severe at those velocities otherwise. Do you know your twist rate and which "357 pistol" are you speaking of; different brands have different tastes! Tempting as it may be, avoid the 200 grain sliouhette loads; no expansion though some pretty impressive knockdown.
I was not aware we had a handgun season now, but then again, I have lived here for 27 years and never have or WILL hunt this state...do all my hunting out west or up north as I am painfully aware of where my licensing fee's would go in this cesspool. I understand you are from south of the 80; I mean no insult to you good folks down there, I just hate Emanual and the entire f'ing politically motivated crap he is bringing with him. Tired of this state being run by the city of Chitcago...nothing they do represents my wishes OR desires for a democratic as oppossed to socialist state. Burn in hell Rahm.
EDIT #1: Sorry WinMike...your right, that was a rant. Just heard some inane mumbo jumbo that Rom proferred up on Fox local and am in a pretty serious state of furiousness! Sorry for digressing into that arena...still hate that jerk though. Hope the OP can glean some useful info from the rest of my post though.0 -
Second the suggestion on a Keith-type hard-case with gas-check. I shoot that cartridge in a .357 rifle (could just as well shoot it in a pistol). Alas, no experience with deer, but killed a couple of coyotes easily.
And when I lived in Illinois, it was years ago as a clueless youth, so have no point of reference to 1KYDSTR's rant. We have our own brand of strange politicians here in the upper left-hand corner of your map......[:(!]0 -
This thread should be in the reloading forum. 0 -
I killed 3 deer last year with a Marlin 1894c in 357 magnum using 158 gr JSP's...I don't think it matters what brand, although I used Winchesters. In the Marlin owners web site, it is the preferred factory load and a proven killer on deer at 100 yards or less...should do the same in tour handgun. 0 -
Another vote for the Keith hard cast with cups, though as has been mentionned, Reloading Forum is a better place for this conversation.
Long as we're here, though, tell us a little more about these 170's.
If they aren't h.p., I wouldn't use them on deer.
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WELCOME TO THE FORUMS!0 -
Barnes makes a serious 180gr bullet that is excellent for deer-sized game as long as you keep 'em under 125yds. Nosler also makes a few around 170grs, and I believe Speer also has a couple around 200grs that work well.
What are you shooting them out of (with a 8 3/8" barrel, I say it's a Taurus 608)?0 -
quote:Originally posted by gunnut505
Barnes makes a serious 180gr bullet that is excellent for deer-sized game as long as you keep 'em under 125yds. Nosler also makes a few around 170grs, and I believe Speer also has a couple around 200grs that work well.
What are you shooting them out of (with a 8 3/8" barrel, I say it's a Taurus 608)?
Most likely a S&W Model 27, or their L framed 586/686 series0
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