Guys I am just getting started with reloading. Thanks to some info I found in another thread I have a Lee Classic Reloader in .357 magnum (don't quite have the $$ for a press yet)
I am able to use some supplies from a friend.
Franklin Arsenal Digital Scale
Bullseye Powder
CCI 550 sm pistol primers
125 gr Semi Wadcutter hard cast lead bullets
125 gr Flat Point DS Plated bullets from Berrys.
I have Lymans Reloading manual. They do not list these exect bullets, but they do list Bullyseye for some of the 357 mags.
Would a 7gr load be a good start? I suggest this based on Lymans bullyseye listing for:
125 gr jacketed HP 6.5 gr start 8.6 gr max.
120 gr linotype 1.585' oal 5.7 start 8.0 max
120 gr linotype 1.590' oal 6.5 start 8.30 max
Do you think 7gr would be safe to shoot? Right now I am not as concerned about velocity and accuracy as I am about just getting my feet wet.
I will be shooting from either a Ruger Stainless Blackhawk 6.5"; Ruger Blued Blackhawk 6.5", or a Ruger sp101 2.25"
Thanks
I am able to use some supplies from a friend.
Franklin Arsenal Digital Scale
Bullseye Powder
CCI 550 sm pistol primers
125 gr Semi Wadcutter hard cast lead bullets
125 gr Flat Point DS Plated bullets from Berrys.
I have Lymans Reloading manual. They do not list these exect bullets, but they do list Bullyseye for some of the 357 mags.
Would a 7gr load be a good start? I suggest this based on Lymans bullyseye listing for:
125 gr jacketed HP 6.5 gr start 8.6 gr max.
120 gr linotype 1.585' oal 5.7 start 8.0 max
120 gr linotype 1.590' oal 6.5 start 8.30 max
Do you think 7gr would be safe to shoot? Right now I am not as concerned about velocity and accuracy as I am about just getting my feet wet.
I will be shooting from either a Ruger Stainless Blackhawk 6.5"; Ruger Blued Blackhawk 6.5", or a Ruger sp101 2.25"
Thanks