Stopsign32v
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Well I've never loaded 357 magnum to magnum velocity. Mainly due to the fact of never having jacketed bullets.
Anyways I have some Xtreme copper plated bullets, Winchester 296, and some magnum primers so I threw a hand full together to try out in my new GP100 on Saturday.
My Lyman book showed 17gr as max. My Hodgdon showed 16.5 as max. And another reloading book I had I think showed 16gr as max. I also did some internet searching because I know 296 is not ideal for 357 magnum but in times like now it is what I have for magnum powder. Everyone says 296 likes to be at the limits with a magnum primer so that is what I'm giving it.
I measured ALL loads individually on the scale before loading and all are a true 16gr with a nice heavy crimp. My question is do you think I am GTG?
Anyways I have some Xtreme copper plated bullets, Winchester 296, and some magnum primers so I threw a hand full together to try out in my new GP100 on Saturday.
My Lyman book showed 17gr as max. My Hodgdon showed 16.5 as max. And another reloading book I had I think showed 16gr as max. I also did some internet searching because I know 296 is not ideal for 357 magnum but in times like now it is what I have for magnum powder. Everyone says 296 likes to be at the limits with a magnum primer so that is what I'm giving it.
I measured ALL loads individually on the scale before loading and all are a true 16gr with a nice heavy crimp. My question is do you think I am GTG?