357 Max and 180 gr Speer Hot-cor

[BT]

I picked up some 180 grain Hot Cors awhile back to give them a try in a 12” Contender. Anyone have experience with them in a Max for hunting deer? I have yet to begin any load work at this point. I’ve also been considering getting a 20” barrel for a carbine and thought maybe they do well in it too.

[Slowpoke Slim]

I haven't tried them in my 35 Rem barrel, but I'll be watching your progress. Mine (35 Rem) has always liked the 200 gr round noses.

I like the idea of a carbine barrel. Not sure if I'd want plain old 357 magnum, or?

And for some crazy reason a 38 special only carbine barrel sounds fun. No idea why.

[BobT]

I haven't tried the Hot Cores yet Chris but I'm shooting the 180 XTP with good accuracy and may try it during alternative season.

[BT]

180 XTP’s is what I’ve mostly used. Yep, very accurate. I’ll be working with 158 FP XTP’s as well, but first I believe I’ll begin on the Hot Cors.

[bsekf]

I get excellent accuracy with Flex Tip 140's and 20 some grains of 296 in my Max carbine.

[HHI6818]

Last year I shot two deer with my 357 Max and one the year before. Hornady 180 gr XTP’s.
First deer I shot was a 50 yard shot and showed no reaction to being shot. Walked
30 yds away and fell over dead. Second deer was a 70 yard shot and ran 35 yds and fell over. Third deer was 50 yd shot and ran 30 yds. Recovered one bullet under the hide on off side shoulder


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