.357 for whitetail - Page 2

Deja vu · September 12, 2015, 09:28 PM

I have killed id guess about 50-75 deer over my life time. Most are Idaho Mule deer and the majority where killed with a marlin 357 magnum. Id recommend a hot loaded 158 grain bullet. I used Buffalo bore a few times and its great stuff.

I now have the ruger 77/357 (with a suppressor) and its a fun gun and seems very accurate (Cut to 16.25 inches)

reynolds357 · September 12, 2015, 09:51 PM

Model12, your statement " but a miss of the vitals with a Buffalo Bore .44 magnum out of a rifle will anchor them every time, no matter where hit. I do like .357 deer rifles, but if the OP can afford it, a .44 magnum is tremendously more effective when talking long guns." is ridiculous.

Jack O'Conner · September 13, 2015, 05:35 AM

This photo comes from Paco Kelly. He used to hunt in South Africa nearly every year with lever action rifles. This impala was taken with a Marlin in 357MAG and the damage is evident. The 357MAG is not a long range cartridge but up close its quite deadly indeed!

Jack

September 12, 2015, 09:28 PM	#26
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	I have killed id guess about 50-75 deer over my life time. Most are Idaho Mule deer and the majority where killed with a marlin 357 magnum. Id recommend a hot loaded 158 grain bullet. I used Buffalo bore a few times and its great stuff. I now have the ruger 77/357 (with a suppressor) and its a fun gun and seems very accurate (Cut to 16.25 inches) __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...

September 13, 2015, 05:35 AM	#28
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	This photo comes from Paco Kelly. He used to hunt in South Africa nearly every year with lever action rifles. This impala was taken with a Marlin in 357MAG and the damage is evident. The 357MAG is not a long range cartridge but up close its quite deadly indeed! Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

September 12, 2015, 09:51 PM	#27
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	Model12, your statement " but a miss of the vitals with a Buffalo Bore .44 magnum out of a rifle will anchor them every time, no matter where hit. I do like .357 deer rifles, but if the OP can afford it, a .44 magnum is tremendously more effective when talking long guns." is ridiculous.