My favorite 125gr JSP Remington load would be my choice as it is normilly readilly available and when shot through my "Pet" 4 5/8" Ruger Vaquero causes low recoil and lots of power! Muzzleblast is middle of the road.
Today I had occasion to shoot a cylinderfull through a Ruger Service revolver and found it to be a painfull experience (Knuckle rappin, uncomfortable on the triggerguard!) The Service model Ruger is much lighter than my Vaquero and the smaller frame puts the recoil where it hurts most!
With a lighter revolver there's not much that can be done when you are in search of real .357 Magnum Punch!
This is why I use the antiquated S/A as my primary carry gun in ,357. Yes I know it's limitations but the basic idea is to hit where you aimed the first round! Multiple attackers and the other 5 follow-up shots are an important consideration and pratice can only cure any questions that may arise beyond that first one...
I try to get in at least one 25 round per week session up with the Vaquero.
ZVP
Today I had occasion to shoot a cylinderfull through a Ruger Service revolver and found it to be a painfull experience (Knuckle rappin, uncomfortable on the triggerguard!) The Service model Ruger is much lighter than my Vaquero and the smaller frame puts the recoil where it hurts most!
With a lighter revolver there's not much that can be done when you are in search of real .357 Magnum Punch!
This is why I use the antiquated S/A as my primary carry gun in ,357. Yes I know it's limitations but the basic idea is to hit where you aimed the first round! Multiple attackers and the other 5 follow-up shots are an important consideration and pratice can only cure any questions that may arise beyond that first one...
I try to get in at least one 25 round per week session up with the Vaquero.
ZVP