Armored farmer
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I am getting back into loading .357 for sd/hunting ammo again. My old favorite was xtp's, but I understand some people dont like them.
...if not xtp's then what?
...if not xtp's then what?
I like the xtps but currently I am running a mix of speer Jhp and gold dot (big sale awhile back bulked up a few) however, I also have plans for the Barnes and swift. Once I've played with them all, I'll make a better decision about what I run but for now, that bulkload of Speers needs using.I am getting back into loading .357 for sd/hunting ammo again. My old favorite was xtp's, but I understand some people dont like them.
...if not xtp's then what?
I think the Montana Gold JHPs are pretty good.
I mostly shoot my own cast bullets, but I am starting to carry my .357 again. I want to order some hollow points from somewhere.I shoot everglades bullets because of cost. I love to shoot a lot and my bankroll does not afford premium bullets. The everglades are accurate for my target shooting but i dont know about hunting.
https://www.evergladesammo.com/bull...8-357-158gr-jhp-bullets.html#customer-reviews
I don't understand all the hatred for XTP's.
For target loads, I use the Nosler 158 JHP. For hunting, I'm using the Speer 158 SOFT POINT. Both over a max charge of H110.
Ill never understand why people use hollow points for hunting...….But to each his own.
Check out gtbullets.com if you like lead for Self Defense loads. Not cheap, but quality is top notch and you can buy 100 packs. They shoot great ad will do a great job of expanding at about 800fps so leading does not become a problem. The 145gr HP shoots very accurate in my revolvers and would make a great SD Round. I'm also a huge fan of the 185gr Wide Meplat HP. I have the 195gr HP in my 3" Model 696 44spl carry gun loaded to around 900fps. Will make a watermelon literally explode.I mostly shoot my own cast bullets, but I am starting to carry my .357 again. I want to order some hollow points from somewhere.
I have used some jsp in the past.
Me neither.I don't understand all the hatred for XTP's.
Not sure where you're getting that from. My read was that people liked them, but also used other bullets.
I used to use XTPs, but have since switched to using Zero JHPs in a GP-100 for short range (bow range really) white tails.
I dont see any hate. Some people just eat strawberry instead of vanilla.Me neither.
I agree this thread if full of people that like them.Not sure where you're getting that from. My read was that people liked them, but also used other bullets.
I used to use XTPs, but have since switched to using Zero JHPs in a GP-100 for short range (bow range really) white tails.