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Long Path · October 23, 2001, 01:37 PM

I am a big believer in the 170 and 180 grain bullets for the .357 for deer. THAT SAID, I'm a bigger believer in practice, practice, practice. Typically, you'll practice more with the 158g loads. Why? Because they recoil less (muzzle flip with the 4" will be sumpin' fierce), and they're generally a little cheaper. (158 being far more standardized than 180 or 170, and they're, well, lighter.)

Johnny's got a good point on the practice kit. Practice bunches from a variety of field positions, and keep moving back (or up) to find the point where you can reliably keep 'em on that plate.

Me, I think I'd probably load a bunch of 2400 behind a 158g XTP, and practice, practice, practice. (Note: you can practice with a cheaper jacketed 158 loaded to the same velocity, for the same effect!)

October 23, 2001, 01:37 PM	#10
Long Path Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 1999 Location: N. Texas Posts: 5,899	I am a big believer in the 170 and 180 grain bullets for the .357 for deer. THAT SAID, I'm a bigger believer in practice, practice, practice. Typically, you'll practice more with the 158g loads. Why? Because they recoil less (muzzle flip with the 4" will be sumpin' fierce), and they're generally a little cheaper. (158 being far more standardized than 180 or 170, and they're, well, lighter.) Johnny's got a good point on the practice kit. Practice bunches from a variety of field positions, and keep moving back (or up) to find the point where you can reliably keep 'em on that plate. Me, I think I'd probably load a bunch of 2400 behind a 158g XTP, and practice, practice, practice. (Note: you can practice with a cheaper jacketed 158 loaded to the same velocity, for the same effect!) __________________ "Welcome to The Firing Line, a virtual community dedicated to the discussion and advancement of responsible firearms ownership."T.F.L. Policy Page Will you, too, be one who stands in the gap? ____________