Reloading the 357mag

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Skinny..nothing wrong with cast bullets on Ghogs..but if it were me..I would try some 110 HPs or for a bit longer range 125HPs. They expand well from med to higher velocities..but try not to use powders like H110/296 or even 2400. Lot of muzzle blast with 296/H110. Look in the manuals and pick the higher velocities with powders like HS-6 etc. If you don't mind the muzzle blast..then use the 296..They shoot flatter than heavier cast bullets. I have shot 5 coyotes with the 125s..2 with my 6 in Highway Patrolman and one with the 4 incher..others were shot with the 4 5/8 in blackhawk I keep on the 4 wheeler. Most were shorter(15-20 yds) range but one was a bit more than 80 yds with the 6 inch gun. Kinda spectacular performance out of a handgun. One was a runniing shot at 10 yds or so..bullet went in the left side just behingd the ribs..exited taking almost the whole shoulder out on the right side. It was a REAL DRT kinda hit....and a kinda lucky hit..I must admit.

Not on subject but I shot a yote on the mountain from a rest at about 50 yds with my Blackhawk 41 mag..it is a short gun..but it REALLY did the job and was really surprised. It was a 210 gr jacketed soft point. I carry the 41 for grizz or a really short range elk LOL!