.357 Mag loads.... What are your favorite?
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HOWARD J
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Ruger GP-100--6 1/2" barrel
125gr Hornady XTP w/ 17.5 gr of 2400
Flame is the name of the game..............................
125gr Hornady XTP w/ 17.5 gr of 2400
Flame is the name of the game..............................
148gr Remington HBWC seated to 1.475" OAL, 4.3grs 231, FC-100 primer and whatever case. It shoots real, real good.
Hondo 60
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For my 4" M66-2 I use 158gr hp over 6 gr of titegroup - these are for sd/hd
for plinking I use .38 spl ammo 158gr hp over 3.8 gr of titegroup.
for plinking I use .38 spl ammo 158gr hp over 3.8 gr of titegroup.
sniper5
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22 grains of H110 under a 125 gr Hornady XTP with a CCI SP magnum primer.
It's the only load I'm using now. Why buy a Ferrari and then putt around town?
It's the only load I'm using now. Why buy a Ferrari and then putt around town?
Jesse Heywood
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158 gr. LSWC from MBC on top of 15.0 gr. 4227 with magnum primers. It's heavy recoil. When I tested it last week my first 4 shots could be covered with a quarter, all in one elongated hole. This is in a 6" 686.
tasco 74
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i like homecast 150 gr swcs (lyman mould #358477) with 6-6.2 grs of bullseye in .357 magnum cases and 3-3.2 grs. of bullseye in .38 spl cases and the same bullet....... of course as always your mileage may vary..................
Cuz my load is more accurate, pleasant to shoot, and cheaper to assemble.
sniper5
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Well, the group is a ragged hole, it's within my comfort range (I usually go through 100-150 rounds in a range session. But I used to shoot heavy long range varmint pistol rounds a lot. Try touching off a 30/06 in a handgun-now THAT takes the fun out of it).
But I have to give you the nod on cheaper to assemble. Although if I wanted cheap I'd stick to rimfire.
But I have to give you the nod on cheaper to assemble. Although if I wanted cheap I'd stick to rimfire.
tasco 74
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ever been to an ihmsa shoot sniper 5??
some of those guys who shot steel animals at 200 yds off shoot some handguns that WILL get your attention......... my best friend shot a custom chambered tc contender that started life as a .44 mag and was chambered to shoot .444 marlin....... now that was a HANDFULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
some of those guys who shot steel animals at 200 yds off shoot some handguns that WILL get your attention......... my best friend shot a custom chambered tc contender that started life as a .44 mag and was chambered to shoot .444 marlin....... now that was a HANDFULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Smith & Wesson M27-2 6.5” barrel
158 LSWC 13.5grs 2400 R-P cases Fed 100 4-Sep-05
T = 80 °F
Ave Vel = 1245
Std Dev = 22.49
ES = 97.26
High = 1285
Low = 1187
N = 32
158 JHP 13.5grs 2400 mixed cases Fed 100 4-Sep-05
T = 84 °F
Ave Vel = 1075
Std Dev = 61.8
ES = 252.1
High = 1229
Low = 977.1
N = 25
Shoots good at 25 yards, 50 round offhand group.
158 LSWC 13.5grs 2400 R-P cases Fed 100 4-Sep-05
T = 80 °F
Ave Vel = 1245
Std Dev = 22.49
ES = 97.26
High = 1285
Low = 1187
N = 32
158 JHP 13.5grs 2400 mixed cases Fed 100 4-Sep-05
T = 84 °F
Ave Vel = 1075
Std Dev = 61.8
ES = 252.1
High = 1229
Low = 977.1
N = 25
Shoots good at 25 yards, 50 round offhand group.
ljnowell
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158gr Missouri Bullet SWC, 14.5gr of 2400
125 JHP(from RMR), 16.0gr 2400
148gr Missouri Bullet DEWC, 3.2gr AA#2(357 cases)
125 JHP(from RMR), 16.0gr 2400
148gr Missouri Bullet DEWC, 3.2gr AA#2(357 cases)
wow6599
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12.5 grs of 2400 under 180 gr XTP in a Marlin 1894C
16.4 grs of 2400 under 125 gr XTP in a 3" SP101
16.4 grs of 2400 under 125 gr XTP in a 3" SP101
Peter M. Eick
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14.5 grns of 2400 with a 158 Lasercast SWC.
It can do this, 50 shots, offhand 15 yrds.
It can do this, 50 shots, offhand 15 yrds.
sniper5
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tasco:
" ever been to an ihmsa shoot sniper 5??
some of those guys who shot steel animals at 200 yds off shoot some handguns that WILL get your attention......... my best friend shot a custom chambered tc contender that started life as a .44 mag and was chambered to shoot .444 marlin....... now that was a HANDFULL!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
All that came after my time with the big guns. My time with the XP was in the mid and late 70's. Wound up selling all that and had to shoot small bore for a while because the "boss" hated guns and put me on a budget. Now that she FINALLY saw the light and got turned on to shooting we both shoot revolver (she shoots a 6" Ruger GP100 with small grips and light springs and custom grip panels of Wenge and says to friends "I LOVE my revolver"), small bore (target rifle and pistol), and she shoots some of my C&R stuff with reduced loads (I have one for her using 140gr A-Max's and 4759 powder in a Swedish M96 that she calls her "lady fingers" because the ballistic tips remind her of painted fingernails). I am thinking about getting a contender in something like .243 or .223 and tricking it out with all the bells and whistles, but that is going to have to wait for the time being until after the new carpet, new sofa, vacation, and getting her an M&P15-22 later this year (she wants something lighter than my 13 lb target rifle so she can shoot offhand for fun. At first she didn't want a big ugly "army" gun until I explained to her what an AR actually is and then explained the REAL advantages of the Stoner platform (ergonomics, modularity, increase recoil control, adjustability, etc) and then she was hooked. I just have to Duracoat it in some color other than black or pink.
" ever been to an ihmsa shoot sniper 5??
some of those guys who shot steel animals at 200 yds off shoot some handguns that WILL get your attention......... my best friend shot a custom chambered tc contender that started life as a .44 mag and was chambered to shoot .444 marlin....... now that was a HANDFULL!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
All that came after my time with the big guns. My time with the XP was in the mid and late 70's. Wound up selling all that and had to shoot small bore for a while because the "boss" hated guns and put me on a budget. Now that she FINALLY saw the light and got turned on to shooting we both shoot revolver (she shoots a 6" Ruger GP100 with small grips and light springs and custom grip panels of Wenge and says to friends "I LOVE my revolver"), small bore (target rifle and pistol), and she shoots some of my C&R stuff with reduced loads (I have one for her using 140gr A-Max's and 4759 powder in a Swedish M96 that she calls her "lady fingers" because the ballistic tips remind her of painted fingernails). I am thinking about getting a contender in something like .243 or .223 and tricking it out with all the bells and whistles, but that is going to have to wait for the time being until after the new carpet, new sofa, vacation, and getting her an M&P15-22 later this year (she wants something lighter than my 13 lb target rifle so she can shoot offhand for fun. At first she didn't want a big ugly "army" gun until I explained to her what an AR actually is and then explained the REAL advantages of the Stoner platform (ergonomics, modularity, increase recoil control, adjustability, etc) and then she was hooked. I just have to Duracoat it in some color other than black or pink.
tasco 74
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always good to get the spousal unit shooting with ya!! lots of girls shoot better than guys.....
LIFE IS SHORT.....
LIFE IS SHORT.....
sniper5
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Well, on Father's day wifey and I spent all day at the range with rifles and pistols. So we get to the pistol range and vote to shoot off the benches at 25 yards and there's room enough for both of us to shoot (outdoor range with no dividers). We rarely shoot side by side at the same time and she took a liking to my Mk2 with the red dot. We made a joint observation:
She does NOT like shooting next to me when I am shooting my .357 with the 125gr HP/22 gr H110 loads. I do NOT like shooting on her right and getting hit in the head with her casings from 16" away. Needless to say, adjustments were made in the interest of continuing our 30 year marriage.
She does NOT like shooting next to me when I am shooting my .357 with the 125gr HP/22 gr H110 loads. I do NOT like shooting on her right and getting hit in the head with her casings from 16" away. Needless to say, adjustments were made in the interest of continuing our 30 year marriage.
Ruger GP100 fan
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Someone help me out here. On another thread I was told my loads of 19.5 grains Win296/H110 was below safe starting point for the exact same bullets fourdollarbill uses 17.7 on. Why so very much confusing info when it comes to hand loads using this powder?
Bill
Bill
ArchAngelCD
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Bill,
According to Hodgdon's current data 19.5gr is below the starting minimum charge. H110/W295 should not be downloaded so it's probably best not to go below what Hodgdon recommends. That's one of the reasons I also use 2400 in my .357 Magnum ammo, so I can download the ammo when I feel the need for a lighter load. I still use W296 when I want full power loads, especially in my Carbine.
Someone else posted a really good response to the H110 minimum charge so I can't take credit. It has to do with the burn rate and ignition of the powder. A fully charge case will burn from the primer forward. If a case has a low charge, there is more surface area for the primer to ignite. This reduces the time to burn the charge. This results in a higher chamber pressure.
ScratchnDent
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My all purpose load is a 158 LSWC, 6.9 gr Unique, Win SPP
sonier
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21.0 grains of H-110 wih 125 grain jacketed Hollow Point
1911Tuner
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Put another one down for 14.5 grains 2400 and a 155-160-grain cast bullet. The same bullet with 6.5 grains Unique is another good one. Be warned that the 2400 data is a mite stout for K-frame Smiths, and should be used in moderation. Good to go in L and N frames.
Chasing Crow
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I am currently loading 11 grains of 2400 under 158 grain Rainier JFP. -1173fps
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