38 and 357 157 Grain Samples Polymer Qty 25

On your recommendation hit iron buffalo at 300 yards. Works a little better than 158 gr.. With a better site on my 73 I'm sure I could do it with more consistency.

Its January 31, 2021 and I am hoping Badman will produce more - excellent function in my 1895 Marlin and S&W 686. PLEASE MAKE MORE!

Reply from Badman Bullets:

We are doing everything we can. We will eventually have more in stock. Demand is exceeding what we can produce.

The bullets worked well out of my S&W 686, 4".
I use Longshot for the reload and I realized some smoking but can't say whether this is due to the powder or the polymer heated up by the burning powder. Given my eyesight I'm happy with the accuracy and fouling of the barrel is not a problem so far.

I loaded these with 15.0 grains of H110 for use in a S&W Model 19 and a Marlin 1894 (both chambered for .357). No signs of leading in either one. Just waiting for these to become available again in quantity so I can buy some more.

Loaded the sample bullets to a light 357 magnum load and shot in my SW 686 with 4" barrel. Bullets loaded and shot well. After shooting, I noticed a black substance at the end of the muzzle that was difficult to remove. Burnt polymer? How does polymer affect the rifling in the barrel and forcing cone? Polymer is another term for plastic which melts at high temps. Not sure if I will order more.

Reply from Badman Bullets:

Our Polymer Coating does not melt and build up in the rifling of the barrel. Check out our video demonstrating how the Polymer holds up to high temperatures. We have thousands of customers using our Polymer Coated Bullets with no problems at all. If you check the forcing cone and rifling you will notice they are very clean. Badman Polymer Bullets under Extreme Heat

The sample pack let me make sure the polymer would work with my load. It worked, so I ordered 1000 more.