Hey i found and purchase this ruger blackhawk 357 handgun that i want to hunt with , on my last post i was still looking. and you were a big help. now i would like to hear from you that have hunted with a ruger 357 6" and the type of ammo, hand load and factory type of game thanks merry christmas

For hunting loads, should you decide to use the .357 Mag, I only load hard cast 180gr bullets from Penn over a stiff charge of Lil'Gun. My brother uses these in a Winchester M94AE carbine. He's taken several deer w/ no problems. One time he put four holes in one deer with one bullet....it was quartering away looking back over its hind quarters. The bullet entered at the hind quarter, exited the other side, re-entered the neck and exited the other side of the neck.

i have some loads that i have used that work good
15grs 2400 146gr speer hollow point
7,7grs unique 158gr sierra h.p.
hope that helps.
larry

sounds like the Warren commission "magic bullet"

I'm also interested. I have a very accurate Vaquero that if I can find a good load I might use it next fall for deer. Mine seems to print everything pretty much point of aim. I use it for backup when hunting Yodeldogs. I hate it when they sneak up behind you.

Sometimes mountain lions and bears make an apperance.

Mike

I have a Ruger Bisley in .357mag. with a 71/2 in. barrel. I use it for hunting small game and coyotes. It shoots great. I shoot a 158gr. Speer hp bullet with 6.3 gr. of green dot powder. This load is not a great power load but it gets the job done. I don't want to rip the hide of the coyote all up. I have seen some coyotes, were the hide was in pretty bad shape after being hit by a hi power load from a .357 mag. You will enjoy your .357mag. if you reload because of the different loads that you can play with and taylor a load for your gun. Have a great time. Dennis.

thanks guys we have coyote an deer iam going to try them,i have a friend who reloads , was told the new lever ammo was a good foctory rd iam looken att a low volume loader cause i will use 38 spec to get up to speed on distance then mags to 50 meters to get the feel when ill go for the deer i want to stop him not spank him,no waste.thanks for your help ill keep watching this form its good