.357mag and .480ruger: what's a good powder for both?

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LRS_Ranger
October 27, 2010, 10:34 PM
I will be loading the .480 for hunting, most likely using heavy bullets (350gr and up). I want a heavy hard hitting load. For the .357, I might work up some defensive loads, but I mainly enjoy making thunder and lightning on the range with a snubby .357. I am considering Lil' Gun or H110, but any Alliant, IMR, or Hodgon powder is easy to get in my area. Thanks for the input!
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ArchAngelCD
October 28, 2010, 01:39 AM
W296/H110 will work very well for both as will 4227.
temmi
October 28, 2010, 01:29 PM
I Don't know about the 357... but the 480 H110 is great.

I just bought and loaded some with 300MP which states much higher vels.. but I have not shot any yet
CraigC
October 28, 2010, 01:39 PM
2400, H110/296 or Lil Gun would be fine. I'd lean towards H110 because there is more data available for it than any other powder. Unique for mid-range loads.
KBintheSLC
October 28, 2010, 02:24 PM
Accurate #9 seems to have some good loads for both calibers. Its a slow burning pistol powder that makes for some nice magnum loads.
taliv
October 28, 2010, 03:37 PM
w296 works well in 480 for my 400g speer gold dots :)

no experience with 357
chunk
October 29, 2010, 09:55 AM
Aa # 9
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