357 mag

If I load the serria 158gr 38cal sportsman softpoint bullets to about 1,250 to 1,300fps do you think they will expand much?

With the ever increasing cost of primers, powder, and bullets, I have put more effort and time into producing accurate cast loads. Here are a few of the later and time tested loads I use for lever carbine and also the revolver. Velocity listed is for carbine which has a 10:1 twist liner...

So I know this discussion has been done to death, sorry... But I have a more specific question. I live in the Midwest, and the only bears we have are skiddish black bears. I probably don't  need a bear defense gun other than my carry gun (9mm). But I am curious, I have a 1911 in .45apc and an...

My dad is pretty stoked now that he has a red dot on his 357 mag and wants to take it deer hunting (he’s got the skills, no worries about a clean shot there) So I already make him .38spcl for plinking which drill 8” plates at 50 yards just using a turret press and knocking out plinker rounds...

I know this question has probably been asked ad nauseum. But I'm gonna ask it again to gain a little knowledge on the issue. I picked up a Henry big boy in .357 magnum a couple years ago and haven't been able to get any of my usual loads to cycle reliably. SWC, RNFP, SJSP and SJHP bullets give...

Hello, new to reloading and new to this site. I’ve got a couple Rossi 92s The 20” barrel version has a long throat. It can almost chamber a full length 360 Dan Wesson. 360DW= 1.76 OAL and I chamber 1.71 no mods Typical 360DW case trim length is 1.41 Without any mods I can cycle a COL max...

I'm looking for a 357 Mag. This falls squarely in the "I WANT" zone and I can live without it. I won't carry it concealed and I may only rarely open carry it (wilderness hike, remote camping, etc.). I do not plan to hunt with it. It's going into the collection and I intend to only use it at...

I was going through some of my old records and ran across a test where I shot off five rounds of 357 Magnum Federal 125 grain JHP, part number 357B. Yes, the magical stuff that has been touted as the best manstopper on the planet. At the time, I was working for a federal law enforcement agency...

Someone asked me that old question that we all get asked, "What is your favorite gun for self defense?" At 60 years of age, and with a background that's had a "sticky situation" here and there, I generally reply, "The one that's in my hand when the trouble starts!" That is such a broad...

Let's say you are jogging in big cat country and the putty tat is going to pounce on you and you might get one or 1 shot 2 off. Or you are jogging in ninja country and they don't want to assassinate you with a poison dart from a blow gun pond reed, because that gets old after they have done it...

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What’s your preferred carry ammo any why? Especially Interested in what you carry for 357 magnum in a 3” barrel. What I’m currently carrying is listed below. 9mm: 3” barrel: 124gr Federal HST (Ruger EC9S) 4” barrel: 147gr Federal HST (Glock 19) 357 magnum: 3” barrel: 125gr Barnes Tac-XPD...

Howdy Usually threads are posted with comparison between calibers or questions about what can you do with certain caliber. My question today is: what you cannot do with a 357 magnum that will require you to go for a bigger caliber? In other words where does the line end for the 357 magnum...

I have a .357mag/.38sp Uberti Cattleman revolver. I’m getting a Winchester 1873 Deluxe Sporting rifle in the same caliber. Any recommendations on the best ammo brands, grain, round/flat nose, etc... that I can use in both? Using mostly for target, maybe hunting with the rifle, and the...

Howdy, I recently acquired a Henry rifle in 357 mag, and I'm doing a little research before I get started reloading for it. I keep on running in a circle, so maybe some of you folks can set me straight. Here's what I want, in order of importance: 1-cheap to reload 2-good accuracy at 100-150...

We've had several threads recently that have shown, to my mind, inscrutable consistencies. One side always comes in with 'Handgun stopping power is a myth. and all handgun calibers are essentially within 20% effectiveness of each other. One poster asserted that the .357 Mag. is no more than...

I'm fairly new to loading and shooting .357 Magnum (not to reloading). The SAAMI maximum overall length for .357 Mag is 1.590 inches. A good friend gave me a number of his cast bullets to sample. One of these is the Lyman Round Nose. When I seat to the cannelure the over all length measures...

I like to learn as much as I can about any of my firearms. My newest addition is a No Dash Smith and Wesson 686 with a 4 inch barrel. I seem to be having issue (online) to find much information about this gun. One of the questions I have, what grip came as original with this gun? I know that...

hello, May I have your advice on purchasing a new K-frame S&W Model 66 2.75" barrel vs. a used K-frame Model 66 3" barrel or its equal that can be found to purchase? Purposes will be for (1) urban CCW Permit carry with defensive ammo vs. felons and for (2) outdoors, wilderness, open carry for...

I've thought about buying a snub nose revolver to carry and was just curious what you guys thought of .357 mag vs a 38 special +P for self defense. I've looked at the Taurus model 85 and the Taurus model 605. Thanks for any input.