Missouri Bullet .357 180gr Striker adequate for mountain work?

[duck911]

I am interested in working up a nice stiff load for the times when I trek into the mountains here in Colorado packing my .357 Mag revolver.

I am interested in the Missouri Bullet .357 180gr Striker, but I am wondering how much of a difference the relatively round meplat will impact penetration, power, and general usefulness.

I like this bullet because of the cost primarily, and because they're made by Missouri Bullet Co.

But if there is a better 180 gr bullet at the same price point, I'd be interested.

Otherwise, my plan is to start with 11 gr of 2400 and work up to ~12gr (final load TBD based on some additional research)

With no gas check and a BN of 18, can I push this bullet full speed without leading?

thanks all!

--Duck911

 

[duck911]

Here is the bullet in question:

http://www.missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=119&category=5&secondary=10&keywords=

 

[Quoheleth]

I can't speak to the effectiveness of the bullet's shape, but it's a good bullet and gives very good accuracy out of my 6" GP100. My Lee Auto Disc drops a 11.3gr charge of AA#9 and it is all I need. I also used 2400 (I can't find my notes and charge weights) with similar results.

Here's a thread; mine is the last post including some links to other posts on the bullet. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=558195

If the meplat of the bullet worries you, load up the 158gr SWC. Those square shoulders will do more of a cutting action than the RNFP 180gr. I once asked Brad how hot and heavy it could be loaded and his comment was something to the effect that, kept at reasonable [which I read to be sub-nuclear] published pressures, you can shoot it all day and that bullet will stand more than you.

IMHO, either the 158gr SWC or the 180gr RNFP (which you asked about) will be a good choice.

Q

 

[jimbob123]

Duck911yeh i bought a sample pack of the strickers with my last order.Loaded 5 with 12.5 grns h110 and mag primer in 357 case and shot off rest at 25yds.1.25 inch group not kidding.excited about loading more to see if it was a fluke.dont think so.Missouri bullets are good.This was shot out of a 4" gp100.Would buy some for sure to practice with but i think i would get a lbt type bullet to carry in woods.Stricker does not have a very big meplat on it.I can tell which bullet type i shot at a paper target with my 357 by the size of the hole. wadcutter and semi wadcutters have 357 dia type holes with a paper cutter clean edge.Rnfp are like a 30cal hole with gray around it.Round nose bullets are like a 22cal hole.I actually thought my friend was shooting his 22 at my target ha ha.My point is that if you had to use your 357 for protection that a large meplat will drill a larger hole in a critter and the 180 weight should get the needed penetration.Lead bullet technology is a source for these type bullets.Visit handgun hunting forums for some interesting reads.Jimbob123