|
|
02-19-2018, 10:01 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: New Bern, NC
Posts: 465
Likes: 56
Liked 418 Times in 112 Posts
|
|
Thoughts on Buffalo Bore .357 Magnum
I have a 586 (no dash) with a 6" barrel. I'm not hunting with it, I'm not carrying it (regularly), but wanted to try some of the 180 grain Buffalo Bore .357 Magnum.
Could any of you folks shed any light on performance, recoil, etc in an L frame. I'm not shy when it comes to recoil. I basically want to know if it's something I want to spend a few bucks on for fun or is it a waste of time and money?
|
02-19-2018, 10:26 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: SW Mississippi
Posts: 362
Likes: 2
Liked 930 Times in 227 Posts
|
|
I have shot the 125 and 158 out of my 6 inch 686-6. The gun is heavy enough that recoil wasn’t bad. By the way the 158 expanded well and went through 4 layers of denim and five one gallon water jugs. Love to know what the 180 would do.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
02-19-2018, 10:45 PM
|
|
Absent Comrade
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 12,990
Likes: 17,229
Liked 41,504 Times in 9,146 Posts
|
|
I decided to try the BB 180gr for woods walks in my stock rubber grip 3" 686+, and shot one cylinder full on the range to see how it was. Shot to POA without at 10, 15, and 20 yards with manageable recoil. Decided to carry it for animals.
|
02-19-2018, 11:12 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Posts: 4,035
Likes: 3,246
Liked 3,862 Times in 1,968 Posts
|
|
I’ve shot a handful of it thru my 6.5” Ruger Blackhawk and don’t find recoil to be an issue. You def know you’re firing something with some pepper but not uncomfortable IMO.
__________________
Some Might Say.
|
02-20-2018, 07:36 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 1,677
Likes: 5,138
Liked 2,955 Times in 1,021 Posts
|
|
I have a GP100 that I did a spring job on, but I use it all the time with every brand of ammo including reloads with CCI primers and have had no ignition problems at all.
Until I bought a box of BB's 158gr self defense load. I loaded it up and had 5 out of 5 rounds not ignite before I stopped and unloaded the gun. I dropped some handloads back in it and got back to practice.
So, I suspect they use super hard primers, possibly to hide signs of overpressure loads, though that is pure speculation. If your gun has had any issues with failing to ignite bullets, I'd pass on BB. I haven't tried Underwood in that gun, but their .44 SPL loads have been perfect in my M29 that I also installed a spring kit on.
|
02-20-2018, 08:04 PM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 332
Likes: 78
Liked 283 Times in 145 Posts
|
|
I bought the 180 for a rifle. Later reading indicates that the 158 is a bit more effective. I have not brought blood with those I bought.
Jack
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
02-21-2018, 03:37 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Virginia
Posts: 273
Likes: 42
Liked 165 Times in 94 Posts
|
|
HSM sells similar loads in a box of 50 ,for 76 cents a round also Double tap, Grizzly, and probably others do as well, for around 95 cents a round, which is alot cheaper than the $1.32 for Buffalo bore.
All pretty high priced though compared to what it would cost to reload.. Have to figure out my costs again some day.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
02-21-2018, 08:21 AM
|
|
Moderator
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 26,911
Likes: 991
Liked 19,044 Times in 9,316 Posts
|
|
In a 6" L frame, I doubt even a full house 180 gr .357 will generate a huge amount of felt recoil, and BB lists highly accurate velocities on their website so you know what you are getting. Doubt I would want to use it in an 11 oz J frame .
__________________
Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
02-21-2018, 09:03 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Southern Maine
Posts: 3,528
Likes: 1,902
Liked 5,630 Times in 1,544 Posts
|
|
I have shot a bunch of Buffalo Bore 180 grain through a Blackhawk 5.5", which should be similar in recoil. It's absolute murder on woodchucks. (overkill, but in Moose and Bear territory you carry one load.)
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
02-21-2018, 10:54 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 778
Liked 1,974 Times in 694 Posts
|
|
I have shot it out of my 4" model 28.
And even out of my 4" model 19. No big deal as far as recoil either way.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
02-21-2018, 11:19 AM
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,644
Likes: 1,351
Liked 1,478 Times in 626 Posts
|
|
I've shot them in my Match Champion and SP-101, fun in the larger gun, not so much fun in the snubbie..
If I were you I'd order some just to see.
|
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
|
|
03-13-2018, 08:01 PM
|
|
US Veteran
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 949
Likes: 92
Liked 301 Times in 195 Posts
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by august1410
I have a 586 (no dash) with a 6" barrel. I'm not hunting with it, I'm not carrying it (regularly), but wanted to try some of the 180 grain Buffalo Bore .357 Magnum.
Could any of you folks shed any light on performance, recoil, etc in an L frame. I'm not shy when it comes to recoil. I basically want to know if it's something I want to spend a few bucks on for fun or is it a waste of time and money?
|
BUFFALO BOREŽ HEAVY 357 MAG OUTDOORSMAN 180gr LFNGC =
$30.18
357 Magnum 180 Grain Lead Flat Nose Gas Check – Underwood Ammo = $20.99
Same ammunition, same ballistics, BIG DIFFERENCE IN PRICE!
__________________
David
CW3 USA (Ret) 1968-1990
Last edited by badge 851; 04-20-2018 at 02:43 PM.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
03-13-2018, 08:07 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Orlando
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 3,407
Liked 2,206 Times in 788 Posts
|
|
I shoot BB out of my 28-2, not too bad. I am a recoil whuss. As stated above comparable ammo exists for less. I just picked up a Blackhawk, next time at the range i will shoot them side by side. The Blackhawk weighs a ton.
I am a big fan of Underwood Ammo. Read the warnings tho because I believe some of their stuff may be loaded above specs. They have some crazy hot rounds in all many calibers. I like “Controlled Chaos”
Ps. I shot BB 357 out of a 360 once. And never ever ever again.
__________________
Just hanging with my dogs
Last edited by Triathloncoach; 03-13-2018 at 08:11 PM.
|
The Following User Likes This Post:
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
|
|
|
|