Hunting with a 357 magnum rifle and Blazer Brass versus Herters Target

[poor_farmer]

I have a .357 magnum rifle. I am in Ontario.

I am looking to buy some 357 magnum ammo that I can use for target shooting and, someday, hunting.

Both of the following say that they are suitable for target shooting, but don't mention hunting. Has anyone here used the following, and what did you think of them?

Blazer Brass Pistol Ammunition - 357 Magnum - 158 grain JHP
Herter's Target Handgun Ammo - 357 Magnum - 158 Grain JSP

 

[coleman1495]

I wouldn’t use either. Get some premium ammo if your going to use it for hunting.

A lot of ammo doesn’t make anywhere near the advertised velocity. I’d at least chrono a few rounds to make sure.

 

[Can-down]

What are you planning on hunting?

 

[GMC403]

Blazer 158’s would be my choice of the two, a 18.5” barrel will get you in the 1750-1800fps range.
For hunting small/med game I would recommend the Federal hammer down 170gr load, or a hand load with 158gr XTP FP.

Recommendations are based off my personal experience.

 

[poor_farmer]

What are you planning on hunting?

Coyotes. Maybe at some point, deer.

 

[poor_farmer]

I would recommend the Federal hammer down 170gr load

Where can you buy this ammo now-a-days?

 

[poor_farmer]

Recommendations are based off my personal experience.

Do you have any experience with the following? It currently is on sale:

https://www.bullseyenorth.com/shop/...gnum-jacketed-sp-158gr-1240fps-box-of-50-1923

 

[legi0n]

Where can you buy this ammo now-a-days?

https://www.gotenda.com/product/fed...357-mag-170-gr-bonded-hollow-point-box-of-20/

 

[legi0n]

Do you have any experience with the following? It currently is on sale:

https://www.bullseyenorth.com/shop/...gnum-jacketed-sp-158gr-1240fps-box-of-50-1923

that's good ammo, shoots well, fast (1800fps in 18" barrel) but I have never used it for hunting so I can't comment on that

 

[phin11]

If your going to keep the coyote pelt I would use a hard cast bullet . For deer I would try a 170gr .357 rifle ammo

 

[GMC403]

Where can you buy this ammo now-a-days?

Last time I checked Elwood Epps has stock.

 

[GMC403]

that's good ammo, shoots well, fast (1800fps in 18" barrel) but I have never used it for hunting so I can't comment on that

Yup, same here.

 

[poor_farmer]

While I was checking out Elwood Epps, I noticed that they have some 357 Magnum shot shells in stock. (Probably not for long, now that I've mentioned them here!)

Anyone used these? Any opinions?

 

[captonion]

I've shot a moose and deer with PMC bronze, only recovered one bullet. Nothing ever went further than 50yds.