MidRoad
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Just wondering if anyone knows what kind of bullet Major Douglas Wesson used in his exploits taking game across North America with the .357 in the magnum back 1930's. I've read loads back then from an 8.75" barrel were 158gr going 1500 fps or so.
The exploits I'm referring to include:
Info pulled from here
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/taylor/357magnum.htm
The exploits I'm referring to include:
• Antelope - 200 yards (2 shots)
• Elk - 130 yards (1 shot)
• Moose - 100 yards (1 shot)
• Grizzly Bear - 135 yards (1 shot)
The Antelope was hit the first time at 125 yards. It ran, stopped and was shot the second time at 200 yards. The second shot killed it.
The Bull Elk was killed with one shot through the lungs.
The Moose was shot in the chest near the base of the neck. It cut the 2nd rib, passed through both lungs, sheared the 8th rib on the off side and stopped just under the hide. No follow-up shot was required.
These animals were taken on a Fall hunt in Wyoming, near the West entrance of Yellowstone Park. The Grizzly was taken later in Canada.
The above game was taken using factory loads which were a 158 gr. bullet at 1515 fps from an 8 3/4" barreled S&W producing 812 ft. lbs of muzzle energy. (S&W later shortened the barrels to 8 3/8" as we have today)
Info pulled from here
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/taylor/357magnum.htm