Wildbillz
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Hi All
I am getting ready to load up some 357Mag ammo. I have a box full (700 or so) Montana Gold Bullets they are a 158grn Jacketed HP bullet. I have a bunch of AA#9 powder that I would like to use. The two manuals I have (Speer & Hornaday) list loads from 9.7grn up to 13.7grn One manual says to use SPMP the other list SSP. Both manuals list loads for their bullet (Gold Dot and the XTP) not a generic 158grn JHP.
So I am thinking that I would start out at the lower end. Start at 10 to 10.5 grn. Anyone see any error in what I am thinking? The ammo will be shot out of mostly 4" guns with one 6"er. Not looking for super heavy rounds just somthing I can shoot at the range and enjoy.
Thanks for your thoughts
WB
I am getting ready to load up some 357Mag ammo. I have a box full (700 or so) Montana Gold Bullets they are a 158grn Jacketed HP bullet. I have a bunch of AA#9 powder that I would like to use. The two manuals I have (Speer & Hornaday) list loads from 9.7grn up to 13.7grn One manual says to use SPMP the other list SSP. Both manuals list loads for their bullet (Gold Dot and the XTP) not a generic 158grn JHP.
So I am thinking that I would start out at the lower end. Start at 10 to 10.5 grn. Anyone see any error in what I am thinking? The ammo will be shot out of mostly 4" guns with one 6"er. Not looking for super heavy rounds just somthing I can shoot at the range and enjoy.
Thanks for your thoughts
WB