BoneDigger
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I have a 686 with a 4 inch barrel. I want to use it as a backup while bowhunting for pigs. What is the best FACTORY ammo for penetration out of a revolver?
Todd
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Best .357 ammo for THIS application?
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Probably want to check out Buffalo Bore or Double tap website. Get the biggest baddest nastiest asswhoopinest round they sell with the LBT style bullet.
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_27&products_id=151
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_27&products_id=151
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earlthegoat2
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Probably the Federal or Buffalo Bore 180 grain offerings.
Yep, Buffalo Bore or Federal "Castcore" hardcast, flatnose hard lead bullets. They'll punch through and through.
After years of handgun hunting for deer and pigs, I'm sold on heavy, wide flat-nose, hard cast bullets. No danged hollowpoints for me!!!
T.
After years of handgun hunting for deer and pigs, I'm sold on heavy, wide flat-nose, hard cast bullets. No danged hollowpoints for me!!!
T.
kmrcstintn
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pure penetration...hhhmmmm...
Federal CastCore 180gr flat-tipped solid leadhead; I opt for this one cuz I can drive to a local shop in my area and snag a box whenever I need to rotate out the older stash; suppossedly CorBon and Buffalo Bore make some strong heavier rounds 180gr and 200gr in weight; Grizzly might be another one to consider
the Federal CastCores are what I load in my 4" Ruger Security Six for woods walking up at the hunting camp (there are a few bears & some strange folk stumbling through from up higher on the mountain); the only other pure penetrator that I have around are some remanufactured Mastercast 158gr lswc alloyed leadheads that are downloaded a bit from standard 158gr jacketed cartridges
Federal CastCore 180gr flat-tipped solid leadhead; I opt for this one cuz I can drive to a local shop in my area and snag a box whenever I need to rotate out the older stash; suppossedly CorBon and Buffalo Bore make some strong heavier rounds 180gr and 200gr in weight; Grizzly might be another one to consider
the Federal CastCores are what I load in my 4" Ruger Security Six for woods walking up at the hunting camp (there are a few bears & some strange folk stumbling through from up higher on the mountain); the only other pure penetrator that I have around are some remanufactured Mastercast 158gr lswc alloyed leadheads that are downloaded a bit from standard 158gr jacketed cartridges
http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/ca...d=151&osCsid=ee3dfa98fc07eda65d0815fa64251f85
good stuff
this stuff also makes my .357 blackhawk (6.5 inch) legal for biggame in colorado. buff bore is good stuff too, but this is a wee bit cheaper.
good stuff
this stuff also makes my .357 blackhawk (6.5 inch) legal for biggame in colorado. buff bore is good stuff too, but this is a wee bit cheaper.
Guillermo
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I can't add anything except another voice for penetration. A solid, hardcast bullet of the highest velocity is what you want when facing a mad boar.
Have fun.
Have fun.
BoneDigger
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Thanks for the advice.
I went ahead and ordered some Buffalo Bore solid cast 180g rounds today. Hopefully it'll be here in the next week or so.
Todd
I went ahead and ordered some Buffalo Bore solid cast 180g rounds today. Hopefully it'll be here in the next week or so.
Todd
machinisttx
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Those are gonna be some nasty loads to shoot. 
ArchAngelCD
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Almost any of the "hunting" loads made with a hard cast lead bullet will do fine. I've use the 180gr hard cast offered by DoubleTap linked to above and found it to be a very good and accurate round.
Wolfeye
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I too would recommend Buffalo Bore or Double Tap. The latter even has one in 200 gr, which I've been meaning to try out. Another manufacturer worth mentioning is Grizzly Cartridge.
It would depend somewhat on the type of pig you are hunting as they range in size from the Javalina (small) to Russian boar (large). Something like the Winchester SXT 180gr partition or any 158gr JSP will work fine. You must hit your target and hit it in a lethal location with any bullet, there's no amount of bullet short of high explosive that will kill without good placement.
Personally, I handload 180 gr. Hornady XTPs. I can get those legal for big game in Utah and Wyoming - though just barely.
For factories, the Federals, Corbons, etc. are out of the question because Wyoming requires an expanding bullet. That pretty much means a JSP or Hollowpoint of some variety.
Winchester's 180 gr. Partition Golds are pretty nice and very accurate out of my 686+MG.
However, no factory .357 load I'm aware of can meet the legal requirements in Wyoming so; they aren't really a consideration.
For factories, the Federals, Corbons, etc. are out of the question because Wyoming requires an expanding bullet. That pretty much means a JSP or Hollowpoint of some variety.
Winchester's 180 gr. Partition Golds are pretty nice and very accurate out of my 686+MG.
However, no factory .357 load I'm aware of can meet the legal requirements in Wyoming so; they aren't really a consideration.
wuchak
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Actually I find the recoil of the heavier .357 bullets more pleasant than the lighter ones. The heavier bullets push where the light ones snap.
American Eagle, 158 grain soft point. Those are nice rounds, don't cost a fortune, can be bought just about anywhere and will do the job.
Using 180 grain Buffalo Bore for a back up (while effective) is a touch of overkill. Primary, yeah, but I would still put the AE's against anything.
I would prefer a 6" barrel, but for back up, you will be fine.
Using 180 grain Buffalo Bore for a back up (while effective) is a touch of overkill. Primary, yeah, but I would still put the AE's against anything.
I would prefer a 6" barrel, but for back up, you will be fine.
wuchak
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Actually I find the recoil of the heavier .357 bullets more pleasant than the lighter ones. The heavier bullets push where the light ones snap.
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