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Let's hear some hunting stories with 357 Sig. I've heard it can take a deer down within 30 yards or so, but I want to know how viable an option it is? Or if it's better to stick to 10mm b
10mmLet's hear some hunting stories with 357 Sig. I've heard it can take a deer down within 30 yards or so, but I want to know how viable an option it is? Or if it's better to stick to 10mm b
The fact that .357 Sig was based on LE grade 357 Magnum loads is what gets me curious on the Sigs performance while hunting...Try .357 MAGNUM (not sig)
A good bullet and good hits and the 357 Sig will do the job just fine.
I good tough HP or SP bullet would be my choice. I want decent expansion with little or no loss of bullet mass to ensure sufficient penetration.What's a good bullet as far as deer hunting is concerned?
I agree with the comment on the bow. In handguns your looking at two distinct groups, guns with ability similar to a bow, or a gun with similar ability as a light rifle. 357 sig tends to be at the upper end of the bow range right alongside of its parent case in the 40sw. Yes numbers show that it is in theory comparable to 357 mag in some instances, but practically its a big step down. Hot sig is comparable to mild magnum. As a hunting sidearm to use as a secondary or for critters, heck yeah. Fast, light, compact gun... but for deer or larger they aren’t ideal. A hot loaded 10mm is on par with a hot loaded .357 so those fall into the low end of the light rifle category since they have mass and velocity enough to see significant expansion and penetration like rifles have. 10mm is the weak end of the category though, and is truly the only semiauto pistol caliber I would intentionally chase critters with, and I have. Even 10mm though is no match for a true hunting handgun in the likes of a 41 magnum, 44 magnum, or any of the x-frame calibers.If a long bow works I’d bet 357 sig will.
If you can hit a beer can with it Id say thats your range.
Poke a hole in both lungs and hopefully one out the back for blood trail.
I good tough HP or SP bullet would be my choice. I want decent expansion with little or no loss of bullet mass to ensure sufficient penetration.
I am not a 357 Sig user but I think if I had one I would start here:Can you give me examples? Gold Dots don't penetrate that well and the others don't expand much.
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357 Sig loaded with a Barnes 125gr TAC-XP bullet. Every Barnes bullet I have used has been a tough bullet that penetrates reliably if pushed to it designed velocities.
The fact that .357 Sig was based on LE grade 357 Magnum loads is what gets me curious on the Sigs performance while hunting.
A good bullet and good hits and the 357 Sig will do the job just fine.
Can you give me examples? Gold Dots don't penetrate that well and the others don't expand much.
The cartridge doesn't have enough energy to reach the minimum requirements in my State. Not for big game anyway.