Model12Win
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Hello all!
I've got a .357 magnum rifle with 22" barrel. I am in the process of looking for a load for hunting hogs. I will be hunting from a stand, so no worries of charges.
I figure that a 180 grain .357 magnum load will work best for the hogs. I'm not going after monsters, but just a decent sized tasty eating hog. I figure a 180 grain .357 load from a rifle will provide enough power to do the job.
So I am wondering if this would be a good load for my purposes:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/71...swift-a-frame-jacketed-hollow-point-box-of-20
This is Federal Vital Shok .357 magnum ammo loaded with a 180 grain Swift A-Frame hollow point. From my research, the Swift A-Frame is a bonded type of bullet and it's designed to hold together and not come apart on big game. It seems like just the ticket, as I haven't found many other 180 grain hollow points and when I do they're the semi-jacketed exposed lead round which I fear would expand too much and/or come apart, causing limited penetration.
So what do you all think about this load for my purposes? If not, what load would you recommend? Again, I'll be hunting with a rifle that has a 22" barrel and not a handgun. I also be shooting from a stand at ranges not more than 50-60 yards or so.
Thanks for the help everyone!
I've got a .357 magnum rifle with 22" barrel. I am in the process of looking for a load for hunting hogs. I will be hunting from a stand, so no worries of charges.
I figure that a 180 grain .357 magnum load will work best for the hogs. I'm not going after monsters, but just a decent sized tasty eating hog. I figure a 180 grain .357 load from a rifle will provide enough power to do the job.
So I am wondering if this would be a good load for my purposes:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/71...swift-a-frame-jacketed-hollow-point-box-of-20
This is Federal Vital Shok .357 magnum ammo loaded with a 180 grain Swift A-Frame hollow point. From my research, the Swift A-Frame is a bonded type of bullet and it's designed to hold together and not come apart on big game. It seems like just the ticket, as I haven't found many other 180 grain hollow points and when I do they're the semi-jacketed exposed lead round which I fear would expand too much and/or come apart, causing limited penetration.
So what do you all think about this load for my purposes? If not, what load would you recommend? Again, I'll be hunting with a rifle that has a 22" barrel and not a handgun. I also be shooting from a stand at ranges not more than 50-60 yards or so.
Thanks for the help everyone!