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All loads built with MBC "action" .357 magnum 158 Hi-tek coated LSWC, 1x fired Perfecta brass, CCI SPM primers, moderate crimp, fired through 6" Python at steel plates 18 yards downrange, offhand.
Data may or may not be within your particular manual's range so THE HIGH ROAD NEITHER CONDONES NOR RECOMMENDS THE USE OF THE DATA BELOW. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK BLAH BLAH :banghead:
With all loads had several light strikes in double action. CCI Magnum primers. Have not previously experienced DA light strikes with ANY primers to date. All loads ejected easily, no flattened primers, no real scorching to speak of.
5.1 HP38 accurate, flashy, recoil just slightly more than +p .38 special. Not real magnum power. Probably good for smaller framed revolvers. Considerable debris when ejecting cases. Somewhat smoky, probably Hi-tek coating I imagine.
7.0 HS6 somewhat smoky, no flash, debris when ejected. Slightly stronger than HP38 load maybe. Again, not what I'm looking for but consider for "gamer" load or smaller framed revolvers. Seemed accurate enough.
14.9 4227 smoky, don't really feel any stronger than above loads, at up to 3X the powder cost. Lots of unburned powder and crud upon ejecting brass. Perhaps try higher charge and or heavier crimp?
15.3 W296 only load so far that feels like a magnum. Cases somewhat dirty but very little debris if any. Accurate, flashy and fun. Some smoke I'm guessing from the hitek coating. Wish I had more W296 around. This one's a keeper.
Will try 2400 next if I can steal my supply back from my brother.
Data may or may not be within your particular manual's range so THE HIGH ROAD NEITHER CONDONES NOR RECOMMENDS THE USE OF THE DATA BELOW. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK BLAH BLAH :banghead:
With all loads had several light strikes in double action. CCI Magnum primers. Have not previously experienced DA light strikes with ANY primers to date. All loads ejected easily, no flattened primers, no real scorching to speak of.
5.1 HP38 accurate, flashy, recoil just slightly more than +p .38 special. Not real magnum power. Probably good for smaller framed revolvers. Considerable debris when ejecting cases. Somewhat smoky, probably Hi-tek coating I imagine.
7.0 HS6 somewhat smoky, no flash, debris when ejected. Slightly stronger than HP38 load maybe. Again, not what I'm looking for but consider for "gamer" load or smaller framed revolvers. Seemed accurate enough.
14.9 4227 smoky, don't really feel any stronger than above loads, at up to 3X the powder cost. Lots of unburned powder and crud upon ejecting brass. Perhaps try higher charge and or heavier crimp?
15.3 W296 only load so far that feels like a magnum. Cases somewhat dirty but very little debris if any. Accurate, flashy and fun. Some smoke I'm guessing from the hitek coating. Wish I had more W296 around. This one's a keeper.
Will try 2400 next if I can steal my supply back from my brother.
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