lckdnldd
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I have a Ruger GP100 on order and want to handload cartridges for it. After a long hiatus, I picked up the loading addiction again. When I first started handloading about 30 years ago it was for 9mm and 38 special wadcutters using W231. For the last six months I have been reloading .45 auto 230 gr.cast LRN bullets using IMR 4756 with a Lee Classic Turret press. I have worked up a load that I am happy with for plinking which is pretty much all that I load for now. I also have some IMR 7625 but I have not tried it yet. I would like to stick with cast lead bullets and the powders I mentioned for loading 38 special and 357 magnum if possible. I found load data for both using these powders but I wanted to see if anyone else have tried them. I had no problems loading cast lead bullets for 38 special back in the day. While researching the last few days I ran across a few posts on different forums that stated 357 magnum was known to cause leading issues. Of course there are many post saying lead bullets in general causes leading issue but I have not found that to be true if the load is worked up correctly. I am interested in what others might suggest for reloading these two calibers as far as powder, primers, and bullets. Preferably something that can be used for both. I am still in the process of researching the subject but I wanted to post my questions here because I know I will get some straight answers. Tips and suggestion would be greatly appreciated.