Self-Loading .357 Rattler

[c.wallace_06]

@c.wallace_06 those are very good numbers, impressive as hell and I am sure the retained energy of those 125g slugs will pack a punch on the unsuspecting victim.

This coyote here was DRT never twitched 70+ yrds. Slug never exited. Coyote is young and small but he was struck by lightning from that slug.
This slug pic was from a 125g shot into bal gel. Distance was only 7 yards but I start all my testing up close and work my way out.

 

[Ezana4CE]

This coyote here was DRT never twitched 70+ yrds. Slug never exited. Coyote is young and small but he was struck by lightning from that slug. View attachment 1383View attachment 1384View attachment 1385
This slug pic was from a 125g shot into bal gel. Distance was only 7 yards but I start all my testing up close and work my way out.

@c.wallace_06 Where’d you hit this one? Were you able to recover the slug from the yote?

 

[c.wallace_06]

@c.wallace_06 Where’d you hit this one? Were you able to recover the slug from the yote?

Left shoulder, no I did not dig out slug. But there was no exit.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@c.wallace_06 Curious to see what sort of expansion those slugs achieve while penetrating flesh.

 

[c.wallace_06]

@c.wallace_06 Curious to see what sort of expansion those slugs achieve while penetrating flesh.

I would venture to say pretty doggone good I mean at 70 yards that slug, didn’t exit a thin coyote like that.
Slug in pic went 18” through 10% ballistic gel

 

[Madeintheuk]

How is the trigger on the sidewinder? I know it’s tough to find a semi auto that has a good trigger.
Also, how is first shot accuracy? Is this a grab and go gun? Or fire a couple shots and let it settle first?

 

[AtlasAirguns]

How is the trigger on the sidewinder? I know it’s tough to find a semi auto that has a good trigger.
Also, how is first shot accuracy? Is this a grab and go gun? Or fire a couple shots and let it settle first?

In my experience they hold their shot placement, and I have shot about 4 models of the Rattler and 6 of the Sidewinders. As for the trigger, it is a 3lb hunting trigger. But the trigger is predictable and that matters more to me than the weight. Last thing, I don't think you would want an once trigger on a semi or full auto IMO. If you want an ultra light trigger, go with an Alpha Wolf.