I concur...

by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Monday, December 05, 2011, 21:14 (4736 days ago) @ WIL TERRY

In my Marlin 1894C, the 125 gr. ammo is generally 2000+ fps. HOWEVER, those bullets at that velocity open VERY quickly. I know or know of several users of the .357 Mag carbines and they like, in this order, the 158 gr. Hornady XTP-FP, the Hornady 180 gr. XTP, the Remington 180 gr. SJHP (these last two made for the .357 Maximum from a pistol, ie the same velocity) and the 158 gr. Speer Gold Dot. I've loaded the XTP and SJHP. Then, also, I know one hunter who uses 180 gr. cast bullets (I forget WHICH design) and does very well on whitetail sized creatures.

FWIW, the Rossi 1892s in .357 Mag have long needed a higher front sight.

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Sincerely,

Hobie