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 .357 Self Defense Round Recommendation
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12/26/19 03:07 AM
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Charlie B
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I just got a Ruger SP101 .357 snubby (2 1/4) and am looking for recommendations for a self defense load. Hornady 125 grain Critical Defense seem to be popular, any other I should consider? Thanks
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Re: .357 Self Defense Round Recommendation
[Re: Charlie B]
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12/26/19 03:08 AM
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No matter what you use, the .357 will put a hurtin' on the bad guy!
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Re: .357 Self Defense Round Recommendation
[Re: Charlie B]
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12/26/19 03:22 AM
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Re: .357 Self Defense Round Recommendation
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12/26/19 03:32 AM
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I have been liking the sig Saur ammo
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Re: .357 Self Defense Round Recommendation
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12/26/19 03:54 AM
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Re: .357 Self Defense Round Recommendation
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12/26/19 05:02 AM
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In the shorter barrels I tend to go with the heaviest (within reason) bullet I can find.
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Re: .357 Self Defense Round Recommendation
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12/26/19 05:35 AM
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357 mag was designed around 158 gr bullets. Personally, i tend to stick with what a round has been designed for. Never had to use it on two legged predators, and pray I never have to, but i can tell you that a 158 gr hornady xtp will put a hurting on pigs. It's what I would use defensively as well.
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Re: .357 Self Defense Round Recommendation
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12/26/19 12:09 PM
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.357 or .38 Special Speer 135 grain gold dot short bbl. Take a look at the LuckyGunner Labs for 38 special/357 mag, they have done fairly extensive testing on various brands of ammunition and they use a 2” and 4” revolver for realistic results.
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Re: .357 Self Defense Round Recommendation
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12/26/19 12:55 PM
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Take a hard look at Winchester PDX1, because it performs well with short barrel velocities. That is what I used in an LCR-357 that I carried for several years. My wife has her own LCR-357 and she uses the PDX1 in .38 special +P.
If you are less concerned about over-penetration (like out in the woods) take a look at Buffalo Bore hard cast.
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