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Went out and did some laod testing with the new .357 Model P this morning.
Tried 4 different loads as well as some factory store bought.
The factory fodder was Winchester 125gr .38spl +p SJHP. They shot well enough around 2" 6 shots @ 7yrds, standing unsupported.
Handload 1
158gr LaserCast SWC
6.8gr Unique
6 @ 7yrds
standing unsupported.
3+" group
Handload 2
158gr Speer LHP/SWC
3.5gr Bullseye
6 @ 7 yrds
standing unsupported
3" group ( I jerked the last shot - First 5 were @ 1-1/2")
Handload 3
158gr Speer LHP/SWC
3.8gr Bullseye
6 @ 7 yrds
standing unsupported
1-1/2" group
Handload 5
158gr Remington SJHP
7.3gr Unique
5 @ 7yrds
standing unsupported
2" group
Looks like it prefers lead and jacketed, but maybe not hardcast. These are just my fisrt tests. More to come for sure.
And od course a pic of the good ones of the day.
Tried 4 different loads as well as some factory store bought.
The factory fodder was Winchester 125gr .38spl +p SJHP. They shot well enough around 2" 6 shots @ 7yrds, standing unsupported.
Handload 1
158gr LaserCast SWC
6.8gr Unique
6 @ 7yrds
standing unsupported.
3+" group
Handload 2
158gr Speer LHP/SWC
3.5gr Bullseye
6 @ 7 yrds
standing unsupported
3" group ( I jerked the last shot - First 5 were @ 1-1/2")
Handload 3
158gr Speer LHP/SWC
3.8gr Bullseye
6 @ 7 yrds
standing unsupported
1-1/2" group
Handload 5
158gr Remington SJHP
7.3gr Unique
5 @ 7yrds
standing unsupported
2" group
Looks like it prefers lead and jacketed, but maybe not hardcast. These are just my fisrt tests. More to come for sure.
And od course a pic of the good ones of the day.