Finally ordered a new Henry Single Shot. Those with the .357 mag, which ammo works best? Group size and performance on deer and coyotes under 100 yards?
Every gun like different. From my experience on deer thus far I like 158 gr jacketed soft points. They'll clock in the upper 1700 fps range. The 125's step out around 2100 fps but I would be more picky with shot placement on deer.
What 45/70 Fan said! :tango_face_grin: More specifically I use the Hornady XTP.
Hi-ebber, and day is always a hi-ebber, "jacketed soft points" does NOT include the XTP HP!
Somewhere, some time ago, I posted a comparison of the effectiveness of the two bullets based on the killing of two deer, two years in a row, shot from the same stand, at the same distance, with the same load (except the bullet: #1 - HP and 2- FP) outa the same rifle.
A limited sample to be sure but good enough for me! :tango_face_wink:
I have only about 300 rds. Through my Henry SS 357. Several different bullets. It seems to like the 180 gr. Hi-tek coated the best. Tried loads with acc#7, 2400, 4227 , H110, red dot & unique. So far best group was with acc#7. I have a 158 gr. Mold & I powder coat, but have not got this to shoot as well as the 180's I got from Missouri bullet co.
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