357 mag factory ammo of choice?

[longshanx]

Just purchased a 686 and was wondering what factory ammo you guys like? I've been a fan of Winchester white box fmj's but doesn't look like this is available. I like a clean load for range fun. Thanks

 

[TANKLEGACY]

In a revolver.... my favorite ammo is the one that goes BANG.

 

[bigwheelzip]

I have too much fun shooting my 686's for a woman who doesn't reload, so price is key for plinking rounds.
I wait for Cabela's store brand "Herters" .357 158gr FMJ & .38SPL. 158gr FMJ to go on double sale + rebate.
Occasionally, they run 20% off sales simultaneously with 20% for their credit card holders. Combining those sales with the rebate for using the credit card, gets me the .38's for $14 and .357's for $16.
I order by mail, for store pickup, so that I get all I want, regardless of what's in stock locally.

 

[Joe Hohmann]

I just use Fiocchi .38 wadcutters in my 686. Accurate, less noise, less recoil, less cost. I shoot paper bullseye targets at 25 yds.

 

[amd6547]

For just a fun 357mag day at the range, or as a general purpose load, the American Eagle 158gn JSP shoots very well.

 

[Arik]

In a revolver.... my favorite ammo is the one that goes BANG.

This is the one I buy too!

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[Wishoot]

For range fun, I really don't care all that much. As long as it goes BANG, I'm happy.

That being said, I reload, so I roll my own range ammo.

 

[686-380]

For range fun - Magtech 158 gr SJSP - I LOVE the fireball and report!!!

 

[oldiesradio1560]

For carry Hornady Critical Defense 125gr .357 magnum. Range 158 gr FMJ.

 

[hoc9sw]

All of my WalMarts have WWB in .357. A bit expensive, but there. Some still have Perfecta. They have run clearances on the Remington UMC .357 at stupid prices, so I bought more than I'd ever shoot. Most of that has been passed along to friends.

 

[longshanx]

For some reason I forgot all about Wal-Mart. Were the WWB in fmj?

 

[Nevada Ed]

You want "Clean ammo"............

Does that mean you do not want to clean your weapon
after shooting it ?

 

[longshanx]

I am absolutely anal about keeping guns clean.

 

[.455_Hunter]

Winchester WWB .357 Mag is only offered as a mid-range 110 gr JHP loading.

I second the Federal American Eagle .357 Mag 158 gr JSP mentioned above. It is available at a good price, relatively clean, full power with a full weight bullet that will serve well for triple duty- target shooting, rural two-legged defense and rural four-legged defense.

 

[hoc9sw]

I don't know the weight or type on the WWB, as I normally just shoot .38+P, and didn't investigate. The clearance RUMC was 125g SJSP and 125g SJHP.

 

[soFlaNative]

For just a fun 357mag day at the range, or as a general purpose load, the American Eagle 158gn JSP shoots very well.

I second the Federal American Eagle .357 Mag 158 gr JSP mentioned above. It is available at a good price, relatively clean, full power with a full weight bullet that will serve well for triple duty- target shooting, rural two-legged defense and rural four-legged defense.

I picked up a box of PMC, same specs as the Federal AE from my LGS because I hate to leave empty handed. Only been through a couple cylinders worth but it seems adequate for a general purpose load. Any out there have a track record with this brand?
AmmoLiquidator has a decent price on a case but the shipping cost kills the deal.

 

[rwsmith]

Easier to say.....

It's easier to say which NOT to buy. I make my own ammo but I've never been disappointed with any major brand. Often when I buy an 'off' brand the worst problem I've had is inconsistency or smokey/dirty I don't know if PPU makes .357 ammo, but they can be pretty bad. I call it Pee-Eww ammo.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

I roll my own but for my factory .357 Mag stash is the Remington "scalloped bullet" 125gr JHP load. Good performer back in the day and still a "lightning bolt" round in my mind. Got a really good buy on PMC awhile ago and stocked up, on 158gr JHP that seems to be a good load for the standard 158gr bullet. With that said I think it would be hard to go wrong with most of the reputable manufacturers these days.

 

[Buford57]

PPU can be dirty, but has always gone "BANG" for me. Can't say the same for S&B. Everything else is pretty much a matter of price, but then I do roll my own.

 

[chief38]

For paper - punching I roll my own. For more serious work it's Buffalo Bore.