I do hunt with both. The shorter barrel does have less velocity than the long barrels but I’m only shooting 90 yards and less with my carbine. Anything further, I use my long barrel.
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I have done several ballistic gel tests at various yardages and power levels with multiple medium weight slugs (125-175 grain) and found that the .357 hollow point will get plenty enough penetration to pass through the hide, a rib, and most of both lungs. This level of penetration would happen within (and far past) what most think of as "ethical" airgun hunting distances on deer.
With big hollow pointed rounds, they definitely expend their energy quickly so two holes are unlikely (just as with some powder burners) and blood trails can be sparse. So if you are looking for good blood trails, I would suggest using a reasonably heavy, super accurate, semi-wadcutter slug that produces two holes in a deer versus using a hollow point slug that turns into a flat ashtray within three inches of penetration and doesn't have enough momentum to penetrate the offside ribs and hide.
Based on my testing, the .357 140 grain solid semi-wadcutter gives a full pass through on two 15" long blocks of ballistics gel (30"+ and bouncing around upon exit) at 10 yards, impacting around 875 fps. This will give you the very best penetration to produce two clean and open holes even at extended ranges on any size whitetail deer.
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Good info thanks first year hunting deer with air force Texan currently using 365 grain hollow points with a boat tail set up is 4 for 4 this season but I have the long cf and was wanting to see if I can do the same with a shorter gun climbing up trees with something so long can be a challenge at times all shots were double lung shots full pass thru furthest 86 yards
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With the correct ammo it definitely is. I only shoot solid wide nose meplats that I design and cast. I expect penetration and get it!
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No Joy this hunting season didn't see a single deer off my 2 stands one on public and one on private.
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Mega Pitbull.357 with Pro Slugs 160gr Venom hp at 30 yards.
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Pro Slugs makes some nice swaged big bore ammo. None that light, so probably a typo.
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@mikesxpress Ok that makes more sense. I was going to have some questions. Nicely done. I like your photo. Can you post it in this thread?
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Photo Thread: Quarry and the Airgun that Took It
While searching through other members’ older posts I thought it might be nice to have a thread showcasing photos of your airguns next to quarry you took with said gun. Good hunting posts get buried under newer posts. So without making us dig for them let’s see those photos!! If you have a thread...
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Yes@mikesxpress Ok that makes more sense. I was going to have some questions. Nicely done. I like your photo. Can you post it in this thread?
Photo Thread: Quarry and the Airgun that Took It
While searching through other members’ older posts I thought it might be nice to have a thread showcasing photos of your airguns next to quarry you took with said gun. Good hunting posts get buried under newer posts. So without making us dig for them let’s see those photos!! If you have a thread...
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Anybody have any experience with mister hollow point slugs these pro slugs look good as wellView attachment 425846
Mega Pitbull.357 with Pro Slugs 160gr Venom hp at 30 yards.
.357 160g Venom Hollow Point Airgun Slugs 100ct Tube | The Pro Slugs App
Our .357 160g Venom Hollow Point Airgun Slugs are handmade in the USA by our family owned business, using only the highest quality soft lead. Perfect for any airgun, these slugs deliver superior accuracy and performance. With a 100ct tube, these slugs are perfect for airgun hunting and target...
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I've shot Mr.HPs slugsin all of my big bores DAQs, XPs, Evanixs, Taurus 357 and Bulldogs very well made bullets in a variety of weights.
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