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09-19-2011, 11:28 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Olympia, WA
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Originally Posted by DeadWhiteGoose
I was wondering what kind of bullets are best for hunting or defending yourself in the woods. I know a JHP is great for a two legged threat, but what about animals with thick hides? Are Jacketed Soft Points betterfor penetration? Maybe FMJs? Or Lead RN? Let me know guys, I know I'm already looking in the 158grain to 180grain range.
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The two best 357 Magnum loads for "Critter Defense" are..................
• Buffalo BoreŽ 180 gr. Hard Cast LFN-GC (1,400fps/783ftlbs ME) (#19A/20)
• HSM 180gr RNFP-GC (1489fps/889ftlbs ME) (#HSM-357-18-N)
These are the loads I carry when in the forests of the Pacific Northwest in my 4" 686.
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David
CW3 USA (Ret) 1968-1990
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