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<blockquote data-quote="tn gunman" data-source="post: 3367988" data-attributes="member: 10304"><p>I have killed 6 deer over the last few years with a .357 mag it is a Ruger GP 100 with 6 inch barrel. They have all been shot with my hand loads which consist of a max recommended charge of blue dot powder and a 158g hornady xtp. These are about as stout as a 357 load can be. Probably hotter than most factory loads ( No stats to back that up just assuming) and I can assure you they are devastating on any size deer 50 yards and closer. I had 1 shot pass through both shoulders on a average size doe at 40 yards. Just remember with any caliber handgun that you are going to be hunting with ammo selection is key also remember barrel length. Longer barrels = higher velocity and can mean a more accurate shot but that is dependent on the shooter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tn gunman, post: 3367988, member: 10304"] I have killed 6 deer over the last few years with a .357 mag it is a Ruger GP 100 with 6 inch barrel. They have all been shot with my hand loads which consist of a max recommended charge of blue dot powder and a 158g hornady xtp. These are about as stout as a 357 load can be. Probably hotter than most factory loads ( No stats to back that up just assuming) and I can assure you they are devastating on any size deer 50 yards and closer. I had 1 shot pass through both shoulders on a average size doe at 40 yards. Just remember with any caliber handgun that you are going to be hunting with ammo selection is key also remember barrel length. Longer barrels = higher velocity and can mean a more accurate shot but that is dependent on the shooter. [/QUOTE]
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