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158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 3:44 pm
by sibyrnes
Several years ago I got a good deal on 1000 rounds of Federal .38 Special 158 Lead Round Nose bullets. I got a chance to try them out in my new Henry Big Boy 357 today. Installed a set of Hi Viz sights and and shot a three shot group, seated(elbows on knees) at 30 yards. I'm pretty happy with the results!
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 4:00 pm
by DsGrouse
Whelp, that group is terrible. Send the rifle and ammo to me for propper disposal,
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 4:11 pm
by sibyrnes
DsGrouse wrote: ↑Fri May 16, 2025 4:00 pm
Whelp, that group is terrible. Send the rifle and ammo to me for propper disposal,
OK, just send me $2500.00 shipping and "handling fees" and I'll get it out the door
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 4:19 pm
by DsGrouse
lol I wish.
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 7:58 pm
by markiver54
Nice shooting there! I'd be happy too!
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Fri May 16, 2025 11:15 pm
by Cofisher
Yeah, that rifle and results definitely leaves me wanting. Well done brother.
I'd shoot like that all day, if I could get back up, lol.
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 1:37 am
by ditchparrot
You bought just the bullets, or complete cartridges? If it was the former, I'd ask for the rest of the load recipe.
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 10:42 am
by Hatchdog
sibyrnes wrote: ↑Fri May 16, 2025 4:11 pm
DsGrouse wrote: ↑Fri May 16, 2025 4:00 pm
Whelp, that group is terrible. Send the rifle and ammo to me for propper disposal,
OK, just send me $2500.00 shipping and "handling fees" and I'll get it out the door
That is one fine looking rifle.
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 1:13 pm
by rickhem
My only experience with factory 158 LRN was in using it for Distinguished Revolver matches. Back then, it was mandated that the ammo be factory, not reloads, and be 158 grain LRN. I had been shooting 148 HBWC reloads, with mine being on the slower side. Back then, Blazer and American Eagle made 158 LRN ammo, and both shot about the same for me in my revolver with my limited testing. I will say that the points I lost were not because of the ammo.
That's some great shooting with your Big Boy, varmints beware!
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Sat May 17, 2025 2:01 pm
by sibyrnes
ditchparrot wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 1:37 am
You bought just the bullets, or complete cartridges? If it was the former, I'd ask for the rest of the load recipe.
Got 20 boxes of these I have been sitting on for years. Now I got a good use for them!
Re: 158 gr Lead Round Nose
Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 1:08 pm
by fortyshooter
Fantastic shooting! Can you still find that ammo? I shoot a lot of 158 gr RNFP bullets from Missouri Bullets and they shoot very well in 38 Special or mid level 357 Mag in my Henry and revolvers.
