.357 lead-free hunting ammo

R1145 · December 26, 2010, 03:59 AM

I want to use .357 to go after hogs here in Kalifornia, because I have a revolver/lever-action combo in that caliber. I realize the limitations of the round for this application, but feel that if I keep the range under 100 yards and do my part, it will be adequate.

Hunting in most areas is restricted to lead-free bullets due to California Condors. Whatever. The only lead-free load in .357 I can find uses 125 gr. HP Barnes DPX copper bullets. They seem rather light for hunting.

I think the CorBon DPX is a beautiful load, but I am concerned about penetration. Has anyone else had this problem?

Scorch · December 26, 2010, 05:30 AM

Barnes also makes a 140 gr XPB solid copper bullet.

Crosshair · December 26, 2010, 06:10 AM

Got to love how the restrict the one thing that in all likelihood ISN'T killing the condors. There is absolutely no evidence that condors get very much of their total food from hunter-shot animals in the first place.

Rant aside, your best bet would of course be the 140 grain loads

cornbush · December 26, 2010, 01:09 PM

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140 gr XPB solid copper bullet.

I'd try this one

The only lead killing Condors is fired at them

R1145 · December 26, 2010, 03:25 PM

Thanks for the info on the 140 gr. bullets. They seem like a better solution. I don't reload, so I need to find cartridges. I see Federal loads them. Let's see if I can find them in stock somewhere to get them sent before the mail-order ban kicks in. Happy New Year, Arnold!

DiscoRacing · December 26, 2010, 03:29 PM

I use the Barnes XPB in 500mag and 460mag.... they shoot excellent... top of the line for price tags round here too tho.

mete · December 26, 2010, 04:20 PM

I've used the all copper Barnes in 9mm, 40, and 44 mag and they all work very well. But they are not the same as jacketed so don't compare weight.

R1145 · December 26, 2010, 06:00 PM

...and Ammunition To Go has them in stock. Joy!

Fat White Boy · December 26, 2010, 11:37 PM

Ammo Brothers in Cerritos/Artesia has them....

December 26, 2010, 03:59 AM	#1
R1145 Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 351	.357 lead-free hunting ammo I want to use .357 to go after hogs here in Kalifornia, because I have a revolver/lever-action combo in that caliber. I realize the limitations of the round for this application, but feel that if I keep the range under 100 yards and do my part, it will be adequate. Hunting in most areas is restricted to lead-free bullets due to California Condors. Whatever. The only lead-free load in .357 I can find uses 125 gr. HP Barnes DPX copper bullets. They seem rather light for hunting. I think the CorBon DPX is a beautiful load, but I am concerned about penetration. Has anyone else had this problem?

December 26, 2010, 05:30 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Barnes also makes a 140 gr XPB solid copper bullet. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

December 26, 2010, 06:10 AM	#3
Crosshair Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 5,333	Got to love how the restrict the one thing that in all likelihood ISN'T killing the condors. There is absolutely no evidence that condors get very much of their total food from hunter-shot animals in the first place. Rant aside, your best bet would of course be the 140 grain loads __________________ I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me.

December 26, 2010, 06:00 PM	#8
R1145 Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 351	Part number: P357XB1..,. ...and Ammunition To Go has them in stock. Joy!

December 26, 2010, 03:25 PM	#5
R1145 Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 351	Thanks for the info on the 140 gr. bullets. They seem like a better solution. I don't reload, so I need to find cartridges. I see Federal loads them. Let's see if I can find them in stock somewhere to get them sent before the mail-order ban kicks in. Happy New Year, Arnold!

December 26, 2010, 03:29 PM	#6
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	I use the Barnes XPB in 500mag and 460mag.... they shoot excellent... top of the line for price tags round here too tho.

December 26, 2010, 04:20 PM	#7
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	I've used the all copper Barnes in 9mm, 40, and 44 mag and they all work very well. But they are not the same as jacketed so don't compare weight.

December 26, 2010, 11:37 PM	#9
Fat White Boy Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Posts: 1,276	Ammo Brothers in Cerritos/Artesia has them....