357 mag ammo
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357 mag ammo
Is there any reason I couldn't just drill a jacketed soft point bullet out and turn it into a hollow point ? I bought some Remington shells on sale for cheep and they aren't hollow points. I've got some hollow points left to use as a guide. Looks like it would work. Or am I asking for trouble ?
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I did this once, with some 158 gr LSWC in .357.
Accuracy suffered, terribly. Abandoned the idea.
Now, with that said, there are those that would also say that IF you intend to use these 'modified cartridges' for self-defensive use/purposes, you COULD be questioned in any court proceedings as to "Why did you feel the need to modify or create a 'custom' round, to maim/kill that poor man that just wandered into your home? Didn't you think that factory ammo would kill 'efficiently enough'????"
My personal opinion. . . . . use factory ammunition for SD/HD purposes.
Accuracy suffered, terribly. Abandoned the idea.
Now, with that said, there are those that would also say that IF you intend to use these 'modified cartridges' for self-defensive use/purposes, you COULD be questioned in any court proceedings as to "Why did you feel the need to modify or create a 'custom' round, to maim/kill that poor man that just wandered into your home? Didn't you think that factory ammo would kill 'efficiently enough'????"
My personal opinion. . . . . use factory ammunition for SD/HD purposes.
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x2 on nothing but factory ammo for defense.
x2 on not drilling them.*
*unless you can do it on a drill press and get it exactly in the center. Even then, do not use them for defense. Accuracy may still suffer because now you've fooled with the weight of the bullet, which will affect ballistics. (it shouldn't hurt accuracy, but you know how many variations there are and how some shoot better than others)
x2 on not drilling them.*
*unless you can do it on a drill press and get it exactly in the center. Even then, do not use them for defense. Accuracy may still suffer because now you've fooled with the weight of the bullet, which will affect ballistics. (it shouldn't hurt accuracy, but you know how many variations there are and how some shoot better than others)
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There are probably MORE personal defense rounds offered by mfg's in .357 mag than any other caliber............Buy some nice 125gr JHP +P loads from any of the big ammo mfg's, shoot your solid points up for target practice.
It is NEVER a good idea to alter live ammo.
It is NEVER a good idea to alter live ammo.
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I don't have a need for Hollow Points as I generally don't shoot people. I do however kill as many as a dozen road kill deer and pets. Sell me your solid points? They are hard to find here and have to be ordered.
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The only issue you will have shooting .38's in a .357 is that the brass is a little shorter on the .38's. You will get some carbon buildup at the end of the .38 brass that needs to be cleaned real good in order for the .357's to fit smoothly. If they are tough to slide in, they are a real bi**h getting out once fired! I've done it a lot, but you've got to get the cylinder good and clean before you put .357's back in.
