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June 2, 2012, 09:10 PM
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Is a heavier bullet necessarily better? I have been told that a heavier bullet will have more penetration. A lighter bullet driven faster seems to have more foot-pounds of energy. I think I want to use 180 grain bullets but if either 158 or 180 grain bullets will go through a deer, what is the point?
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June 4, 2012, 06:42 PM
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Heaveir bullets should penetrate more. They usually have heavier construction than lighter bullets of the same caliber. I think you would be fine with a good 158 grain bullet and up. Ive used the Cor Bons so I know from experience they will work on deer and pigs. Ive used 180 grain XTP's out of my 357 Maximum and they worked well, but they are going a bit faster than the regular magnum.
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June 5, 2012, 03:42 PM
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bigger bullets are better penetrators at relatively close range (under 200yds).
all else being equal, ha............. I think that 357 mag would be fine on deer at about 75 yards or less with the bullets mentioned in a heavy revolver with at least a 6 inch barrel. I like rugers...........  with a nice sight system, no scope......whoa on that buff!................thumbs up |
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June 5, 2012, 08:41 PM
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357 MAG vs elk and the animal lost!
Distance same as modern compound bow range: 50 feet for 1st bullet and about 65 feet for 2nd bullet. Plenty of damage to vitals. TR 
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