CAUTION: The following post includes loading data beyond currently published MINIMUM for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The High Road, nor the staff of THR assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information.
*phew* Now that that is out of the way...
I just got into loading for .357 magnum. I started with a load of 15.1 grains of H110. I went out to try my new loads and boy were they powerful. It seems as if the starting load for .357 has more power than the federal gold dots that I use for a personal defense load!
My question is; Can I go below minimum load data with H110? The bullet I am using currently is a Missouri Bullet 158 Grain "Action" bullet. I would like something in recoil range of a mid-hot .38 special load. The revolver that is shooting it a Ruger SP-101 2.25" barrel.
Thanks,
Special_k