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Eskimo · July 22, 2010, 05:48 PM

I have a Marlin 1894SS, a Ruger SP101, and a Ruger Vaquero all in .357 mag.

I already have the powder and the primers, and now I'm looking to buy a bulk 1000 pack of bullets. Lever-actions can be a little temperamental with different types of ammo, and that's my main concern.

What type of bullet and what grain? I heard somewhere that you can't use full wadcutters in some revolvers. Are semi-wadcutters a good choice?

I will be using the lever for deer hunting (deep brush, 80 yards or less), so I would prefer 158 grain or higher.

Thanks in advance!

July 22, 2010, 05:48 PM	#1
Eskimo Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Posts: 173	Bullets for a .357 lever-action rifle? I have a Marlin 1894SS, a Ruger SP101, and a Ruger Vaquero all in .357 mag. I already have the powder and the primers, and now I'm looking to buy a bulk 1000 pack of bullets. Lever-actions can be a little temperamental with different types of ammo, and that's my main concern. What type of bullet and what grain? I heard somewhere that you can't use full wadcutters in some revolvers. Are semi-wadcutters a good choice? I will be using the lever for deer hunting (deep brush, 80 yards or less), so I would prefer 158 grain or higher. Thanks in advance!