.35-.45 cal. Big game (whitetail) gun?

[BigBird]

How about the .40cal Badger XP-Airguns.

This would be my choice for whitetail. 

Nice stocks!  Richards microfit?
I like the classics.  The 40 Badger from AGD is only $799. You can also call up Dennis Quackenbush (Quackenbush Airguns) and see if he has any "Long Action 458 Outlaws".  I am reminded of Dennis's guns as I think the breech end of the tube copies the quackenbush more than the QB.

[Loren]

Yes a Richards Microfit

[wimpanzee]

Wimpanzee i would really consider the range you want to hunt, if you need that long range then the higher fpe gun will be needed and the one with flatter trajectory,
i feel really good about my win45 @60yds considering deer jump and power
                                Corsair.357 @100yds  "                                   "

all the rifles others have mentioned are awesome, and can compete at or beyond that 100yd mark
i myself think the slayer HP .357 is the sweetest looking one of any
https://americanairarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Slayer-Rifle_white_2_clean_400_304.png

Absolutely, I consider my 70-45 a 50yard gun for whitetail, but I would shoot a coyote at 75 with it.

[Zeddymon]

Wimpanzee i would really consider the range you want to hunt, if you need that long range then the higher fpe gun will be needed and the one with flatter trajectory,
i feel really good about my win45 @60yds considering deer jump and power
                                Corsair.357 @100yds  "                                   "

all the rifles others have mentioned are awesome, and can compete at or beyond that 100yd mark
i myself think the slayer HP .357 is the sweetest looking one of any
https://americanairarms.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Slayer-Rifle_white_2_clean_400_304.png

Absolutely, I consider my 70-45 a 50yard gun for whitetail, but I would shoot a coyote at 75 with it.

i would also shoot a yote at 75 with it, it is not as bad of a rainbow as some may feel, i am still searching for the perfect ammo for mine, i like the cost of the hunters supply 150gr fp and 138gr fp, but most need a bit of sizing, AG pro's 150's slip right in but they "selected" for that,
please every one chime in on their fav's

[BigBird]

At 100 yards ballistic coefficient is going to make a difference in FPS and therefore affecting POI and FPE.
Does anyone have any stats on 357 bullets for BC?  Is there a Bob's NOE 357 that anyone has used?
My chairgun defaults only have 45 caliber bullets so extrapolating to 140 gr (357) I used the HP BC at 0.0690 (probably close to FP) and round nose at 0.1050
HP

RN

[wimpanzee]

.45 round nose is more like .070 BC. When I was shooting my 909 with EPP-UG, that BC matched up pretty closely with drop at target at 75 and 100 yards for me.

[BigBird]

.45 round nose is more like .070 BC. When I was shooting my 909 with EPP-UG, that BC matched up pretty closely with drop at target at 75 and 100 yards for me.

Ok. That's 45 caliber but I bet the 357 would have better BC (maybe if they have the same length?). 

[Zeddymon]

At 100 yards ballistic coefficient is going to make a difference in FPS and therefore affecting POI and FPE.
Does anyone have any stats on 357 bullets for BC?  Is there a Bob's NOE 357 that anyone has used?
My chairgun defaults only have 45 caliber bullets so extrapolating to 140 gr (357) I used the HP BC at 0.0690 (probably close to FP) and round nose at 0.1050
HP

RN

wow!!!  thats why you guys love chairgun!!!

[Kinetic45^]

At 100 yards ballistic coefficient is going to make a difference in FPS and therefore affecting POI and FPE.
Does anyone have any stats on 357 bullets for BC?  Is there a Bob's NOE 357 that anyone has used?

I have many NOE molds and pretty much every one that could be used for air rifles.  The issue is the power the rifle has, few will handle much above 130 well.  Shoot them yes, but not much FPS out of the barrel.
You asked about the BBT style bullets-
The 357-136-FN (128 as a HP) has an estimated BC of 0.17 but I actually got better tables close to real world if I used .145 / .15 [and either the GL or RA4 drag profile]
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=35_527

There is a heavier BBT bullet that has done well in rifles that can reach 850 FPS (or better) with it's 152gr BTHP. The 359-175-HP-BT. Cast in 1:40 alloy  it chambers easily and has shown consistent 1.5" or less at 100 yards in a variety of rifles. BC estimated .17, I'm getting between .15 to .16 using drag profile GL, not the G7 or G8 some people try to use which just does not work for the blunt HP nose profile.
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=35_578

Are you aware that a gas check style bullet has almost as good or better sometimes the BC of a boattail? And accuracy can be better than both a flat base or a boattail too.
Here's one to consider if your air rifle has the power.
Very good reports on it's accuracy (1/2 MOA @ 100yds) and it's designed as a hunting bullet. BC is .16 / .165     My favorite.
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=35_590

On the lighter side I've had fair to good accuracy at 100 (+- 2"  to 3") which is well smaller than the vital zone of a deer with these lighter bullets below BUT if you have one of those barrels that measure big they may be too small.  In my .357s that really are that and not those closer to .359 bore they shoot OK as they cast close to.357.

359-115-RF {the flat point seems better than the HP accuracy wise though}
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=34_260

TL357-135-RF-AU5 {and in this one, the HP is 128gr, nice weight and length for those weaker rifles but good in the more powerful too}
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=34_264
I shoot this one unsized and just lube with Accuracy oil or 10 wt synthetic shock oil.
Note this is listed as a '9mm' bullet, and usually casts .357, hence shooting them unsized works OK

[Jeremy1982]

I 2nd the badger.I hunt whitetail here in Va and have several tuned and powerhouse guns.The badger would be in the top for best bang for your buck.

[Chpmnkh8r]

I 2nd the badger.I hunt whitetail here in Va and have several tuned and powerhouse guns.The badger would be in the top for best bang for your buck.

Awesome, thanks. Now what would be your #1 choice for a .35 PCP and the same for a .45 ,PCP?

[Kinetic45^]

Having a .357 Pitbull, WAR FLEX, and a Texan (and a .457 Texan too) I chose to order a .357 Slayer.
I'm still waiting on delivery, it takes 90 days or so and I have a week left but it is the one that had reviews that could not be ignored.

[Chpmnkh8r]

Having a .357 Pitbull, WAR FLEX, and a Texan (and a .457 Texan too) I chose to order a .357 Slayer.
I'm still waiting on delivery, it takes 90 days or so and I have a week left but it is the one that had reviews that could not be ignored.

Carl, I sure hope you come back on here and give a review of your Slayer .357. I know it's just a matter of time for me and I'll have one before next deer season comes in. Right now I'm just relying on all you guys and how you feel about what you have.
Ron

[Kinetic45^]

Having a .357 Pitbull, WAR FLEX, and a Texan (and a .457 Texan too) I chose to order a .357 Slayer.
I'm still waiting on delivery, it takes 90 days or so and I have a week left but it is the one that had reviews that could not be ignored.

Carl, I sure hope you come back on here and give a review of your Slayer .357. I know it's just a matter of time for me and I'll have one before next deer season comes in. Right now I'm just relying on all you guys and how you feel about what you have.
Ron

Yah, I will be.

I forgot to mention that I also has a 357 Ataman M2R Tac rifle which was a really good design and accurate PELLET gun but just not a heavy slug shooter that I needed so I sold it to a friend.

[Jeremy1982]

if moneys not a issue...look at the extreme 457.I have knocked a many of whitetails off there feet with mine.The 330 gr to the front shoulder is a mean punch!Not many 4 legged animals in North America could take the hit and walk away!If I were going .357 I would say the Slayer!