September 12, 2015, 09:28 PM | #26 |
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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)
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September 12, 2015, 09:51 PM | #27 |
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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.
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September 13, 2015, 05:35 AM | #28 |
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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
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