I have some Ruger .357 Mag revolvers, specifcally a pair of Ruger KLCRs in addition to an SP101 3" and GP100 6". I'd like to work up a hard cast load for critter defense when hiking trails up here in NW Montana. I've been carrying a Ruger SRH Bowen Alaskan (.454 Casull) and RH 4.2" (.45 Colt) on trails but would like the option to carry a .357 Mag with appropriate ammunition.
Looking at Buffalo Bore's website, they offer a 180gr hard cast LFN-GC load for $33.20/box of 20.
https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=100
I've ordered bullets from Oregon Trail, Montana Bullet Works and Beartooth Bullets but only the last two companies offer a suitable bullet for my application. Does anyone have any experience with either of the bullets below?
185gr FN-GC from Beartooth Bullets
180gr WFN-GC from Montana Bullet Works
Are there other bullets I should be looking at? I have a Marlin 1894 in .357 Mag so it would be good to use the same bullet/load for that too if possible.
Thanks.
Looking at Buffalo Bore's website, they offer a 180gr hard cast LFN-GC load for $33.20/box of 20.
https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=100
I've ordered bullets from Oregon Trail, Montana Bullet Works and Beartooth Bullets but only the last two companies offer a suitable bullet for my application. Does anyone have any experience with either of the bullets below?
185gr FN-GC from Beartooth Bullets
180gr WFN-GC from Montana Bullet Works
Are there other bullets I should be looking at? I have a Marlin 1894 in .357 Mag so it would be good to use the same bullet/load for that too if possible.
Thanks.