357 Mag hunting recommendations

[Rampant Colt]

Federal loads the 140gr XPB bullet into their 'Vital-Shok' cartridge

W-W 145gr Silvertip
W-W 180gr Partition Supreme
R-P 165gr Core-Lokt
R-P 125gr SP UMC
R-P 180gr SJHP
Federal 140gr Vital-Shok (XPB bullet)
Federal 180gr Cast-Core
Federal 158gr Fusion SP
Federal 158gr Hydra-Shok
Speer 125gr & 158gr Gold Dot
Hornady 140gr & 158gr XTP
Hornady 140gr LeverEvolution

[DocGKR]

The XPB's should also be a good .357 projectile--I'll see if we can shoot some Barnes .357 Mag loads next gel test.

[Rampant Colt]

The XPB's should also be a good .357 projectile--I'll see if we can shoot some Barnes .357 Mag loads next gel test.

Excellent!
Revolver cartridges have been overlooked since everyone is carrying a semi-auto these days..

I'd like to see Federal 140gr Vital-Shok and R-P 165gr Core-Lokt [Golden Sabre technology] tested if possible. I have reason to believe it would make a most excellent SD load.
[Hornady's 140gr LeverEvo ammo as well--the polymer tip in theory should prevent debris from clogging the HP aperture]

~R C

[BuckskinJoe]

The XPB's should also be a good .357 projectile--I'll see if we can shoot some Barnes .357 Mag loads next gel test.

Are there any existing data on gel tests of .357/.38 ammunition?

[Rampant Colt]

Are there any existing data on gel tests of .357/.38 ammunition?

Looky HERE

[BuckskinJoe]

Are there any existing data on gel tests of .357/.38 ammunition?

Looky HERE

Thanks--I have seen that one.
Hoping Doc has some data.

[DrJSW]

Are there any existing data on gel tests of .357/.38 ammunition?




Thanks--I have seen that one.
Hoping Doc has some data.

There is a lot of data. Until DocGKR has time to respond with his data, you might try the search function. There is some good discussion pertinent to your question here:

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...um+Performance

[THE FROG]

I prefer using hard-cast loads for hunting. Buffalo Bore makes good factory ammo. 158gr. or 180gr. is fine for deer of any size. For self defense use a 125gr. JHP like Federal Classic Hi Shok.

[Glock17JHP]

My favorite .357 load is the Winchester 180 gr JHP (S357P) Partition load.

Mine, too...