Lyman Keith 358439 hollow-points for deer?

by Murphy , Saturday, October 06, 2012, 15:25 (4433 days ago) @ AaronB

I've seen this discussion before over on castboolits.com

While I have this mould, I haven't a rifle in .357 Magnum caliber.

The discussion always ends with pretty much the same answer. We can't be 100% as to the exact velocity the bullet will be traveling when it finds its mark.

I've yet to read a result of anyone using this bullet in a rifle and finding anything of the nose left. The nose will be shed within the first 2" of the animal. The base? Distance and size of the deer will be the determining factor there. The shards of lead from the nose will of course, travel their own way making other smaller wounds.

Best of luck with it. If you do indeed us it and take a deer, please let us know your results.

Oh, almost forgot. I'd put my money on the solid bullet going thru and thru on a broadside hit.

Murphy