The gun is a Ruger .357 mag with a 4" barrel
2007-11-12 16:45:19 · 11 answers · asked by mark 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
The heavier the better. Hornady 158JHP-XTP bullets shoot great in my S&W 686 with a 4"bbl. I hunt with a rifle and only use it if a follow-up shot is necessary. A friend of mine used it to take a buck in thick cover so it can be used as a primary weapon too. There's not a lot of energy so keep the shots close, under 75 yards or so, and plan on doing some tracking unless you hit the spine or brain.
2007-11-12 16:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by geobert24 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you need to check your state laws and make sure you are allowed to hunt Deer with a 4" barrel revolver. Most states now require a 6" minimum length barrel for Deer hunting. If you can use a 4" legally, I would recommend a 158 grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point or Soft Point Bullet (Same grain weight) I have used a 6" S&W Model 686 6" for years and have been very successful with these bullets. With only a 4" barrel revolver, you won't be taking any shots longer than about 40 yards (I would hope)effectively. Good luck Hunting......
2007-11-12 17:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bryan, i'm a .357 proprietor and fan, yet i comprehend it does not withstand the .40 4 magazine in knockdown capability. The .40 4 magazine has the capability to deliver down activity like Black bear, while the .357 isn't even reported. As I even have mentioned previously, you could kill a deer with a rock in case you hit it authentic. comparable is going with any form of bullet. I at the instant stay interior the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and it truly is no longer uncommon for somebody to apply a .357 magazine. the two calibers are short selection, so i'd get the longest barrel i'd desire to discover, and scope the weapon in case you like. The .357 magazine does have especially much less flinch than the .40 4 magazine, if it somewhat is a controversy with you. in case you opt for for my opinion, I even have the two calibers and grab the .40 4 magazine once I plan on shooting something greater beneficial than a coyote.
2016-10-02 06:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by renate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always used 158 grain semi jacketed softpoints with very good results on deer. I use them in a 6" barrelled S&W revolver and a Ruger Blackhawk with a custom 5" barrel.
2007-11-13 04:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be using a 6" barrel at minimum to take a deer with any magnum game revolver. You will not get needed velocity nor range with that 4" set-up. Use a 158gr jacketed softpoint or hollowpoint.
There is also a 200gr hardcast lead round designed for hunting.
2007-11-12 17:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by david m 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is the pistol small or large frame (5-6 shot)?
As the guys have stated above I would stick with 158 grain if it is a small frame weapon.
Large frame? Then go for the 180 grain boker mentioned! It could probably effectively take the whoopin that round would give it.
2007-11-13 02:18:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the hevier ones in soft point over 160 grains in weight.
2007-11-12 22:46:15 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cor-Bon 180 grain preferred.*
2007-11-13 02:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This stuff
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=471105&t=11082005
It's the same stuff snapperhead said, only this is 180 grain.
2007-11-12 17:10:27 · answer #9 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
158grain semi jacketed lead flat head.
aka truncated semi jacketed.
2007-11-12 16:57:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋