birddog
Member
Good morning THR.
I recently picked up an 8-inch Dan Wesson .357. I'd lusted after if for months in the gun store window and finally, after failing to rationalize *any* need for it, just bought it.
When I first took it to the range, I had a bunch of target load .38 specials. It seemed to be hitting about 16 inches low at 35 yards (from a rest). When I adjusted the rear ramp, the shots bore right in the ten ring, or thereabouts. I've used CCI, Winchester White Box, and PMC .38 special ammo, and all hits about the same place.
Now, since I've so enjoyed shooting this gun, I've thought about using it for hunting. I know I know, there are better calibers for hunting and yes, I already own 2 .44 mags.
So yesterday at the range I tried some CCI .357 and some very hot Corbon ammo and must say I was disappointed in the results. At 35 yards, I couldn't tell where I was hitting, so I switched to a larger target and, though my ammo supply was low, discovered I was hitting high, anywhere from 8-14 inches. By then my groups were all over the place so it was difficult to tell.
Finally, to the question. Could it be that the previous owner had the gun sighted for .357 and that's why I initially hit high and adjusted the POI down, and now I am sighted for .38's?
In your experience at the relatively close yardage I was shooting at, should there be much of a difference between 38 and 357?
Thanks for any input you folks have.
Joel
I recently picked up an 8-inch Dan Wesson .357. I'd lusted after if for months in the gun store window and finally, after failing to rationalize *any* need for it, just bought it.
When I first took it to the range, I had a bunch of target load .38 specials. It seemed to be hitting about 16 inches low at 35 yards (from a rest). When I adjusted the rear ramp, the shots bore right in the ten ring, or thereabouts. I've used CCI, Winchester White Box, and PMC .38 special ammo, and all hits about the same place.
Now, since I've so enjoyed shooting this gun, I've thought about using it for hunting. I know I know, there are better calibers for hunting and yes, I already own 2 .44 mags.
So yesterday at the range I tried some CCI .357 and some very hot Corbon ammo and must say I was disappointed in the results. At 35 yards, I couldn't tell where I was hitting, so I switched to a larger target and, though my ammo supply was low, discovered I was hitting high, anywhere from 8-14 inches. By then my groups were all over the place so it was difficult to tell.
Finally, to the question. Could it be that the previous owner had the gun sighted for .357 and that's why I initially hit high and adjusted the POI down, and now I am sighted for .38's?
In your experience at the relatively close yardage I was shooting at, should there be much of a difference between 38 and 357?
Thanks for any input you folks have.
Joel