Help please

[gamestalker]

I used the last .357 snake load in the house and desperately need to load some more up, but unfortunately I can't find any shot capsules any where. So what I would like is to know if anyone here had any experience loading them form scratch. Even though I have learned to deal with rattle snakes since moving here more than 40 yrs. ago, it's something I don't take lightly, as the nearest hospital is not very close.

What I have on hand.

#8 shot

plenty of .357 brass

And green dot, Herco, and Red dot

I basically need to know how to construct a wad or cup to contain the shot, and any other relevant instructions.

Thanks ya all. We encounter 15 + rattlers per year, and a few coral snakes now and then too. I really try to avoid using the shotgun, as my nearest neighbor says it bothers his horses, and I respect that. So we tested the snake loads, and he said he can hardly even hear them, so this is my only viable option.

GS

 

[savanahsdad]

are you talking about those CCI's with the blue tips full of shot ? that came in the 10 packs ,

 

[tightgroup tiger]

Here's and article I ran across where someone is making their own wads from gas checks and other materials.

http://www.castbullet.com/reload/44shot.htm

 

[Walkalong]

I used a cut off and sharpened case to cut cardboard "wads" and plastic "keepers". I would put a couple of pieces of cardboard over the powder, then put in the shot, then a plastic piece on top and crimp over it.

The cardboard can be the backs of note pads etc, and the plastic can be milk jug caps etc.

 

[243winxb]

then a plastic piece on top and crimp over it.

When i made blanks, i uses cardboard with candle wax dripped on top for a seal after crimping. Walkalong's use of plastic on top looks like a better idea.

 

[LiveLife]

This website is showing 38/357 shot capsules made by Speer in stock (50 for $10.99) - http://www.adventureoutdoors.us/emp...pecial357-magnum-with-base-plugs-p-11601.html

PM sent.

 

[oneounceload]

Have you tried any of these folks?
Dealer # 1 Miles: 7
SPORTSMAN'S #117 WAREHOUSE
19205 N 27TH AVE
PHOENIX AZ 85027
(623) 516-1400

Dealer # 2 Miles: 10
RANDALL'S FIREARMS
5029 W OLIVE
GLENDALE AZ 85302
(623) 934-1164

Dealer # 3 Miles: 12
DON'S SPORT SHOP
7803 E MCDOWELL RD
SCOTTSDALE AZ 85202
(480) 946-5313

Dealer # 4 Miles: 16
CABELA'S
9380 W. GLENDALE AVE
GLENDALE AZ 85305
(623) 872-6700

Those are listed by Speer for Phoenix area, you may have others closer to you

 

[blarby]

I used a cut off and sharpened case to cut cardboard "wads" and plastic "keepers". I would put a couple of pieces of cardboard over the powder, then put in the shot, then a plastic piece on top and crimp over it.

The cardboard can be the backs of note pads etc, and the plastic can be milk jug caps etc.

I like this chain of thought the best.

Essentially creating an actual .357 shotshell.

I would use red dot. I'd start at a gallery 38 loading and go up. I think it would be hard to generate enough backpressure to cause a problem with that little case.

Cut and assemble your components, and find a way to get them near 150 grains !

I'd add that a dram or two of elmers school glue on top would seal it all up nice and tight.

 

[clearcut]

I use the card board and glue for .45 lc and get about a 1" per foot pattern spread .

CC

 

[gamestalker]

Lots of great information ya all!

My wife just killed another 6' diamond back the other day, it almost bit my 5 yr. old grand daughter. Very close call!

Thanks to all.

GS

 

[Rushthezeppelin]

Lots of great information ya all!

My wife just killed another 6' diamond back the other day, it almost bit my 5 yr. old grand daughter. Very close call!

Thanks to all.

GS

Glad to hear everything is okay. Those buggers are definitely one of the things I don't miss about Arizona (I really do miss that place a ton in general though, such a beautiful state).

 

[Walkalong]

Dense fast powder is best, as it leaves more room for shot. I used W231 of the powders I had at the time. Bullseye would be another good choice. Low charge weights and dense.

 

[Jcinnb]

Thanks ya all. We encounter 15 + rattlers per year, and a few coral snakes now and then too. I really try to avoid using the shotgun, as my nearest neighbor says it bothers his horses, and I respect that. So we tested the snake loads, and he said he can hardly even hear them, so this is my only viable option.

No offense, dude, but why don't you take th.e easy route and get the hell out of Dodge!