I’m looking at buy Thompson Center 14” barrel from a friend. I’m planning on using it for deer hunting. Has any have experience reloading and hunting with it?
Probably the most awesome .357 caliber. Have taken several deer with a 10" contender
If you are reloading already then it's not a big change from .357 mag or .38 special reloading. I like heavy bullets available but can always use .357 in a pinch.
You might try the normal reloading area......Armory\Reloading. This here is the Reloading of Precision Rifles so you’re in the smaller subset of reloading enthusiasts .
I played with it in the 80s and 90s. 180 gr bullets were the stuff. 4227 for accuracy, h110/296 for velocity. Today I might look at lil gun or other powders. 2-3 MOA at 100 yards from a 10" contender. Never used it hunting, might do that one day.
Originally Posted By billyhill: I played with it in the 80s and 90s. 180 gr bullets were the stuff. 4227 for accuracy, h110/296 for velocity. Today I might look at lil gun or other powders. 2-3 MOA at 100 yards from a 10" contender. Never used it hunting, might do that one day.
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My experience and time frame exactly!
Found the 158 Rem JHP's came apart in deer, but the 180 Speer was just right.