What 357 Magnum load when you can't find the right bullet

I am looking for a load for 357 Magnum for Sierra .357 170 grain FMJ. no luck with my 48th edition Lyman or the 49th edition either. Usually i can find a load for a new bullet on the net but not this time.

I have found loads for Jacketed HP on either side of my target weight, but not for FMJ round nose, is there a big difference between round nose and HP?

I purchased these bullets on a whim and before I checked for my normal load things just because they were in stock and now I have this dilemma go figure.

If anyone can give me a little advice it would be appreciated, I sent my SIL a SW revolver but she can't find any ammo, so I made her up a couple hundred 38 special and wanted to send 50 rounds of 357 with them too. Wife is driving up there in a couple weeks.

Thanks, Keith

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Thanks, I was going to use 2400, I will give it a go and report back. To my other question, curious, have you found any difference between round nose and hollow point bullets of the same weight?

Keith

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Thanks, going to try 2400 as you suggest.

Keith

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I couldn't find the 170 grain on Sierra's site at all, was thinking it was discontinued or something.

Thanks, Keith