I have looked at MBC and their 357 offering of 158gr SWC. The site says that they are BHN of 18. According to the LEE manual the bullet will be able to withstand about 23,000 psi.
For all of you that have loaded this bullet, will it withstand higher pressures than that?
I ask because 23,000 psi seems to equate to the starting loads of Bullseye, Herco or 2400 which will only give you 800-1000 fps. [using the Lyman 49th edition 160gr as a reference]
I know on paper the LEE manual says that BHC of 18 gives you the ability to use up to 23,000 psi. But what is the reality? I would like to get about 1200fps. Is that realistic with this 158gr bullet from MBC?
For all of you that have loaded this bullet, will it withstand higher pressures than that?
I ask because 23,000 psi seems to equate to the starting loads of Bullseye, Herco or 2400 which will only give you 800-1000 fps. [using the Lyman 49th edition 160gr as a reference]
I know on paper the LEE manual says that BHC of 18 gives you the ability to use up to 23,000 psi. But what is the reality? I would like to get about 1200fps. Is that realistic with this 158gr bullet from MBC?