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Posted: 5/14/2024 9:50:31 AM EDT
I need to get some for my range, empty tin cans, steel gophers, spinners, etc.
No exotic shooting. I haven't bought any .357 in maybe 15 years??? I saw this Range & Training ammo on Ammoseek and am wondering if this is me? Also, would it be useful if evil came upon me in normal everyday activities? Free Shipping - 1000 Round Case Norma Range & Training .357 Magnum Ammo 158gr FMJ Is there a better option for range and self defense? |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2024 9:53:11 AM EDT
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Thatd be fine shooting ammo but I wouldnt recommend it for self defense since its a FMJ
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Posted: 5/14/2024 9:56:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Firearmsenthusiast]
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Quite a bit of .357 158gr is only semi-jacketed. That stuff is fine for self defense. 125gr JHP .357 is still the gold standard in stopping bad guys.
 
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KY, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2024 9:57:32 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By RV-1: I need to get some for my range, empty tin cans, steel gophers, spinners, etc. No exotic shooting. I haven't bought any .357 in maybe 15 years??? I saw this Range & Training ammo on Ammoseek and am wondering if this is me? Also, would it be useful if evil came upon me in normal everyday activities? Free Shipping - 1000 Round Case Norma Range & Training .357 Magnum Ammo 158gr FMJ Is there a better option for range and self defense? It would be fine for the range. Not for self defense unless that is all you had All kinds of self defense rounds out there from old technology that works to newer self defense rounds It also depends on what type of firearm you are shooting for what is best for self defense Revolver, rifle, short barrel on a revolver? Just a few safe suggestions for self defense without knowing the firearm 158 HP. Rem, Fed,Win, hornady 145 silvertip. Win 135 gr speer gold dot 125 gr rem golden saber 140 gr hp from barnes or federal |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 10:00:30 AM EDT
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Its decent plinking ammo. I use it for training and also run it in my carbines. I dont know what powder they use but it doesnt gain much from longer barrels. For SD, the 125 and 135 grain Speer Gold Dot 38 +p are really hard to beat
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SC, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2024 10:00:45 AM EDT
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For range ammo, I've always used either Federal AmericanEagle or PMC 158grn JSP.
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NV, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2024 10:05:11 AM EDT
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I sure wouldn't want to get hit by it but it's most definitely not the best self-defense .357 available. Get the 1K for use at the range but also grab a small box of dedicated self-defense ammo.
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Posted: 5/14/2024 10:37:40 AM EDT
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You fools! Ammo doesn't matter! You simply rack the slide on your revolver. That sound causes cranial thrombosis in criminals, sending them into a panic-induced flight.
You want proof? It happened to my cousin in Kansas. (He heard the guy rack the slide on his Magnum and he ran away like a jackass.) |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2024 10:54:16 AM EDT
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Don't overlook the fiocchi, or S&B.. Good stuff.
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Posted: 5/14/2024 12:04:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fistybum: Don't overlook the fiocchi, or S&B.. Good stuff. Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention it's really easy to reload .357 and you can make some powder puff rounds for practice, some mean hunting loads and some self-defence ammo. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2024 12:06:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MFP_4073]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zardoz: For range ammo, I've always used either Federal AmericanEagle or PMC 158grn JSP. good choices both are pretty stout loads IME also OP -- this is a pretty good value JHP -- Remington UMC 125gr JHP. not too much more that FMJ / JSP loads Rem 125 gr JHP -- .357 mag |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 12:16:30 PM EDT
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The New Republic 158gr fmj as sold by targetsportsusa is both (relatively) inexpensive and reliable. Esthetically, it looks top-notch. Haven't chrono'd it.
Have no complaints. I use it mainly as donor brass for handloading 125gr XTPs... |
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ND, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2024 7:55:16 PM EDT
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I do not adhere to the school that requires botique ammo for self defense. The stuff you are looking at looks to me like it will make satisfctory holes in most mamals. Would not recommend HP for bears. The 158 grain .357 is easier on the gun than the 125 grain ammo. Norma is a reliable manufacturer. Good luck and have fun.
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Posted: 5/14/2024 8:41:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Colt653]
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Forget factory ammo for magnum revolvers.
It's expensive, and often loaded weak. DILLON is the way to go     Ruger GP100 4.2" 90 yard steel 
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