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Has anyone tried these? For $24 a box of 50, looks like a deal, even though it can't be reloaded. But I wonder if the aluminum cases are really strong enough not to rupture.
Blazer Aluminum .357 158 Gr JHP
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roaddog28
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Hi,
I have used them and had zero problems with them. This is a good round to take to the range and practice with. Shoots POA on fixed sight 357 revolvers. I have two such revolvers and both shoot well with the blazer as long as I do my job. For anybody that does not reload this is a good option.
Howard
I have used them and had zero problems with them. This is a good round to take to the range and practice with. Shoots POA on fixed sight 357 revolvers. I have two such revolvers and both shoot well with the blazer as long as I do my job. For anybody that does not reload this is a good option.
Howard
Aircrewman
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+ 1 with roaddog28. Buy it, shoot it.
ArchAngelCD
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When I did buy .357 Magnum Blazer ammo I did notice it had noticeably less recoil than other ammo like Winchester, Remington and Federal. If you are looking for realistic practice for other ammo you might use Blazer ammo isn't the one to use. If you want to see for yourself try shooting 3 rounds of 158gr Blazer ammo and then follow up the next cylinder or two with Remington UMC ammo. You will immediately notice the difference.
TommyW
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Been shooting the Blazer for a while now with no problems. As a personal preference, I'd rather shoot Winchester, Federal, or my reloads, but what the heck I get the Blazer for "zip" at work.
amd6547
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I have read that the blazer 357mag load actually delivers closer to high 38spl +P velocities.
It has been a good shooting load for me, with good accuracy. Might even make a good, easy shooting carry load.
It has been a good shooting load for me, with good accuracy. Might even make a good, easy shooting carry load.
I've had a box of this sitting around for years. Never got around to shooting any.
Looks like the published velocity is 1150 fps out of a 4" barrel. Might be a good 2" .357 J frame load with the reduced velocity (less recoil).
Looks like the published velocity is 1150 fps out of a 4" barrel. Might be a good 2" .357 J frame load with the reduced velocity (less recoil).
one eye joe
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It feels like a stout +P or +P+ .38 Spl. load. Still good practice ammo--cheap and goes bang everytime.....
Mule88
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Ive used the blazer brass 357 with great results. Ive read the Blazer Brass is 100 fps faster the the aluminum loaded. Dont know why that is though.
ArchAngelCD
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Probably because the brass case will tolerate higher pressures than an Aluminum case will. (but that's just a guess) Or, they load them better because they cost more, that's possible too... lol
The Blazer Al-cased .357 shot very well in both my Model 13-2 and my 6 1/2" Blackhawk, but would consistently separate their heads in my Rossi Puma carbine. Never had even one separation with brass cases in that gun. Go figure. I quit using them - too spendy and I'm a handloader anyway.
Larry
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