Loading data needed for lead cast bullets .357/.44/.38

[68lemans462]

Guys,
I have been having a heck of a time finding any reloading data for the "hunting shack" cast bullets I purchased. I'm just looking for some safe reliable plinking loads that I can shoot at the range and in the woods to save af few bucks. What do you recommend?


I'm using:

HSM 125 grain SWC (low velocity) for my .38 colt (this is not a gun that can handle a +P load)!!

HSM 158 grain SWC in the .357

HSM 240 grain swc in the .44.

Available powders:
Bullseye, H110, Unique

Available primers:
for the .357 and .44 I have both magnum and regular primers

 

[rcmodel]

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/recipedetail.aspx?gtypeid=1&weight=158&shellid=28&bulletid=30

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

If you are going to reload any kind of cast bullets, I highly recommend you buy a Lyman #49 reloading manual.
It's only $20 bucks, and money well spent for any reloader.

rc

 

[4895]

I would stick to standard primers for all of the calibers listed. Bullseye and Unique should have you covered in all of those calibers. Have you tried looking at the Alliant reloading page?

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/RecipeList.aspx?gtypeid=1


44 mag:

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/recipedetail.aspx?gtypeid=1&weight=240&shellid=33&bulletid=52

357 mag:

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/recipedetail.aspx?gtypeid=1&weight=158&shellid=28&bulletid=30

I have data for 38 but you will have to look. Try M.D. Smith reloading page:

http://www.reloadammo.com/

 

[mbopp]

The Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook would be a good addition also.