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Re: 357 max 158 grain softpoint for deer
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I'm using 250 gr Beartooth LFNGC in my .357 Mag Handi rifle. It will shoot .357 or .360 DW, but I just use Mag brass. 7.5 gr of 800X with CCI 400 seated in the crimping groove gives around 3/4" group at 50 yards.



So far I have used 125 gr, 158 gr, 173 gr, 180 gr, 200 gr, 220 gr and 250 gr in it and it seems to like the 180 and up the best.



The 180 XTP loaded with 10.0 gr 800X will shoot close to 1" at 100 yards using .357 Mag brass. The .360 DW brass is loaded at 12.0 gr 800X, but I don't remember the group size. Must be an age thing.



I'm not even considering reaming it to Max.



I just noticed I'm in the single shot pistol section. Sorry for the intrusion, but the loads would still work in a Max.
 
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