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bamaranger · November 17, 2011, 01:35 AM

I would avoid "self defense" lightweight hollow points, like the 110-125 gr loads. The 140-150 range is likely boderline. Wounds may be to shallow and slugs fragile at carbine speeds.

Deer loads for .357 carbine start at 158 gr and go up. I see no reason why a heavy HP would not be adequate on deer size game.

I would not shoot SWC at deer in .357. (big bore only on that one)

November 17, 2011, 01:35 AM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,318	bullets I would avoid "self defense" lightweight hollow points, like the 110-125 gr loads. The 140-150 range is likely boderline. Wounds may be to shallow and slugs fragile at carbine speeds. Deer loads for .357 carbine start at 158 gr and go up. I see no reason why a heavy HP would not be adequate on deer size game. I would not shoot SWC at deer in .357. (big bore only on that one)