Wife doesn't really want to shoot my 30-06, can't really get the 243 sighted in. I do have a single shot 357 , would be woods so probably 50 yards or less.
357 for deer? Update
- Thread starter 74MOPAR
- Start date
CHRIS WILSON
Well-Known Member
It'll work just fine. Especially if you use some of the hotter loads by companies like Buffalo Bore and Underwood.
Have a friend who used a lever action 357 to good effect.
Talome13
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2016
- Messages
- 412
243 sounds perfect, what issues is it giving you?
Yep. Try cast Keith style bullets if you have em.
Killed my first couple deer with a 357 mag rifle. No idea why it wouldn't work.
philsanchez76
Well-Known Member
My ruger 77/357 has taken quite a few deer all cleanly, but always limit shots to about 75 yards. Been using the Buffalo bore loads. They are awesome.
2 shots at 70 yards , think I pulled the first, second hit center.
Old H&R is ready.
Last edited:
Swampster
Well-Known Member
For years I used an old used Marlin with .357 158 gr JSP. For 75% of the shots I take today, I still could.
Well finally got a chance at a buck, stopped inside 20 yards but she couldn't get on him. He kinda spooked and trotted out to about 75 before I could get his attention again. 357 did the job. Only her 2nd deer ever . I was pretty pumped lol
Last edited:
ImThere
Well-Known Member
How was blood trailing? or DRT?
ImThere
Well-Known Member
Oh and congratulations!!
backyardtndeer
Well-Known Member
Congratulations.
Not a lot of blood but only went 20 yards and fell in a small creek of course lol
ImThere
Well-Known Member
Awesome!
I shot a doe at point blank (less than 6feet) with my 357 pistol it was like someone body slammed her. She stood up staggered 10 feet and fell over. Pushed a rib out of her exit side.
I shot a doe at point blank (less than 6feet) with my 357 pistol it was like someone body slammed her. She stood up staggered 10 feet and fell over. Pushed a rib out of her exit side.
Brown is down
Good deal. Congrats!
What load?
What load?
Great job!!!!
