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Posted: 4/30/2024 9:05:26 AM EDT
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?
Link Posted: 4/30/2024 12:18:04 PM EDT
[#1]
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.  

Link Posted: 4/30/2024 1:57:37 PM EDT
[#2]
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
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Link Posted: 5/1/2024 10:13:27 PM EDT
[#3]
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.
Link Posted: 5/8/2024 9:22:50 PM EDT
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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.
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