sublimaze41
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I have a couple of questions, and need some suggestions or answers. I would appreciate any and all imput.
Let me get this one out of the way as it has bugged me for the past week. All of following deals with a 6 inch Smith and Wesson .357 Classic revolver. If I have a .357 load that has equal or close velocities with a bullet weight of 125gr and 158gr, which will give more felt recoil?
I am looking to make 500 rounds of .38. Given these powders, what would be the the softest recoil my 4'9" wife could fire? She would like to try the revolver but harsh recoil will shy her away. The 5 powders I have available are WST, Universal Clays, Accurate # 5,7,9. The bullets available are 125gr Rainier copper plated flat points and 158 Hornady FMJHP.
For me I am looking for a load in .357 that will provide the highest velocity using one of the above powders with 125gr Golden Sabres.
I have a chrono and will of course work the load up accordingly.
I need some suggestions as I have a limited history of loading .357 with Blue Dot (unavailable) only, and have never loaded .38. I would like to draw on the experience here and avoid the steep learning curve.
Many Thanks !
Sublimaze
Let me get this one out of the way as it has bugged me for the past week. All of following deals with a 6 inch Smith and Wesson .357 Classic revolver. If I have a .357 load that has equal or close velocities with a bullet weight of 125gr and 158gr, which will give more felt recoil?
I am looking to make 500 rounds of .38. Given these powders, what would be the the softest recoil my 4'9" wife could fire? She would like to try the revolver but harsh recoil will shy her away. The 5 powders I have available are WST, Universal Clays, Accurate # 5,7,9. The bullets available are 125gr Rainier copper plated flat points and 158 Hornady FMJHP.
For me I am looking for a load in .357 that will provide the highest velocity using one of the above powders with 125gr Golden Sabres.
I have a chrono and will of course work the load up accordingly.
I need some suggestions as I have a limited history of loading .357 with Blue Dot (unavailable) only, and have never loaded .38. I would like to draw on the experience here and avoid the steep learning curve.
Many Thanks !
Sublimaze