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.357 Mag shooters

Sig220_Ruger77Sig220_Ruger77 Member Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭
edited November 2007 in General Discussion
Have any of you tried the Remington 165 gr. core-lockt or Hornady 158 gr. XTP on deer?

Jon
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  • savage170savage170 Member Posts: 37,539 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have used the corelocs with real good results they also done real good on hogs
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  • texaswildmantexaswildman Member Posts: 2,215 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have used the 158 gr JHP XTP with great success out of a S&W Model 28 (4"). They were loaded hot, specially for deer hunting. When i could put 6 out of 6 rounds in a 6" circle @ 100 yards, I went hunting. I have taken several deer with that round (both bucks and does) over the last 16-17 years, and none have run more than 50 yards. All shots were broad-side through the heart/lungs at less than 100 yards. The trauma zone was massive. All were Texas deer, and none weighed more than 220#.

    Check your State regs, some states require a 5 or 6" barrel, and i think some states don't allow the use of a 357. As always the key is shot placement.
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  • nemesisenforcernemesisenforcer Member Posts: 10,513 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    no, but they work great on unicorns.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,083 ******
    edited November -1
    They will work on zombies, but try for head shots.
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  • Sig220_Ruger77Sig220_Ruger77 Member Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:no, but they work great on unicorns.

    [:D]

    quote:They will work on zombies, but try for head shots.

    I dunno, I have heard that some have very thick skulls.

    Jon
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  • BHAVINBHAVIN Member Posts: 3,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have 158g XTP's loaded up and ready to go. In my test firings I had the best accuracy out of the XTP's over several other bullets in my 6" S&W 686. I however have not tried the Core Lokts and have not had the chance to take a deer with it yet.
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  • nemesisenforcernemesisenforcer Member Posts: 10,513 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by nunn
    They will work on zombies, but try for head shots.


    talk about overkill.

    OF COURSE they will work on zombies, but only because a 22 would also work on destroying an undead brain.
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