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hartlock · April 13, 2011, 08:46 AM

I have used the .357 super mag, as those of us in IHMSA like to call it, and
it is a wonderful round. It is good at 200 meters for the 50 lb rams and will
take them over with ease, with the correct bullets. The problem with the
round was the light bullets loaded in factory rounds. The cartridge was not
designed around the 158 grain factory load, but was meant for 180 grain
and above weight bullets. And, loaded with the correct bullets and powder
charges, alot of loads exceed the power of the .44 magnum.

April 13, 2011, 08:46 AM	#13
hartlock Junior member Join Date: January 10, 2010 Location: lockhart, texas Posts: 161	.357 maximum I have used the .357 super mag, as those of us in IHMSA like to call it, and it is a wonderful round. It is good at 200 meters for the 50 lb rams and will take them over with ease, with the correct bullets. The problem with the round was the light bullets loaded in factory rounds. The cartridge was not designed around the 158 grain factory load, but was meant for 180 grain and above weight bullets. And, loaded with the correct bullets and powder charges, alot of loads exceed the power of the .44 magnum.