Ok, I have a nice soft plinking load worked up in 38spl. Now I'd like to work up some for 357 to fire though a 4" Ruger Security Six. Given the primer situation, I don't really want to do all the iterations that I would typically do for a load work up, so I'm hoping to stand on the shoulders of giants and get a jump on the load development.
What I have to work with:
125g Hornaday XTP
130g Cast powder coated (BHN 16)
160g Cast powder coated (BHN 16)
Unique
Bullseye
Power Pistol
H110
CFE-P
What I'd like to have at the end is a round that would be effective for self defense, and/or effective for use on wild hogs. I'm not terribly interested in light loads for paper targets, and these wouldn't be the primary load used in this revolver. Question being, is the 125 XTP the obvious choice here, or would I be better served with the heavier cast. My instinct would tell me to go with about 19g of h110 under the 125 XTP, just curious about your experiences. Also, I only have 1lb of h110 and some 30 carbine that needs to be loaded.
What I have to work with:
125g Hornaday XTP
130g Cast powder coated (BHN 16)
160g Cast powder coated (BHN 16)
Unique
Bullseye
Power Pistol
H110
CFE-P
What I'd like to have at the end is a round that would be effective for self defense, and/or effective for use on wild hogs. I'm not terribly interested in light loads for paper targets, and these wouldn't be the primary load used in this revolver. Question being, is the 125 XTP the obvious choice here, or would I be better served with the heavier cast. My instinct would tell me to go with about 19g of h110 under the 125 XTP, just curious about your experiences. Also, I only have 1lb of h110 and some 30 carbine that needs to be loaded.