Joseph Dawson
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I went to the range today to shoot my new reloads. I made 30 .357 cartridges. For 10 cartridges I used 13.5gr of 2400 and for the other 20 I used 12.7gr of 2400. I was using 158gr LSWC.
When I fired the recoil I experienced seemed much more than I was used to. I'm used to .38 special or a .357 4.3gr bullseye load using the same lead.
What pressure signs should I be looking out for? I think I know them but I just wanted to check with you guys to see if I missed anything. Was just a bit worried I could have damaged the gun but I think I'm overreacting? The recoil was a bit much and it's the first time using this powder so I just wanted to check and refresh myself on what to look out for.
I was using a Marlin 1894CSBL 16.5'' barrel.
Just want a bit of reassurance. Thanks.
When I fired the recoil I experienced seemed much more than I was used to. I'm used to .38 special or a .357 4.3gr bullseye load using the same lead.
What pressure signs should I be looking out for? I think I know them but I just wanted to check with you guys to see if I missed anything. Was just a bit worried I could have damaged the gun but I think I'm overreacting? The recoil was a bit much and it's the first time using this powder so I just wanted to check and refresh myself on what to look out for.
I was using a Marlin 1894CSBL 16.5'' barrel.
Just want a bit of reassurance. Thanks.
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