357 Armour Piercing(no longer legal or available), 160 gr. I get 950 fps with an Ideal 358156GC flat nose cast bullet and 3.7 grains of 700x out of my Henry rifle in .357. Ive also never loaded a factory round into my Model 13 and had it shoot to point of aim the way I want it to. Trail Boss is an awesome powder for loading the 158 grain semiwadcutter to moderate magnum levels, retaining good performance and fun without inducing arthritis. Any brand-Small Pistol (Magnum) Details. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Contest void where prohibited by law. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for DILLION CARBIDE 45 LONG COLT 3 DIE SET #14405 NOS RELOADING at the best online prices at eBay! When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. But it may depend on your definition of 'full power'. Always used 2400 for that and my .44. sufficiently flat for small game hunting. This is a good load. No purchase necessary. 6.1 gr. The .357 Mag is one of the most flexible handgun rounds. with unavoidable grey area. References: 2009 Hodgdon Website .357 Magnum loads Accurate Arms Co. 1996 Result of not working out is a kaboom and potential injury. Powder requirements for the plated bullets are supposed to be half way between lead and jacketed reloading data. It would (just) make major from a 6" barrel back when a 6 shot .357 could still be somewhat competitive in USPSA revolver class. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. The .357 remains the best selling of If you want to download your .357 Magnum ammo 2400 is a better choice. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. If it's a hunting load or full power defense load your after, a slower powder designed for magnums will give you more versatility. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. I have H110 for my 357 Magnum hot loads however, not recommended for lead bullets due to needing to keep the velocity down. The action was not as smooth as I would like and the trigger pull was much too heavy at 8-1/2 lbs. Find a book that lists loads for the bullet you will use. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Contest open to U.S. residents only. My second choice for light loads would be Winchester 231 or Hodgdon HP-38 which are the same powder. First time using lead cast bullets. The big advantage with the rifle is the fact it is not only easier to shoot at longer ranges but it also picks up significant muzzle velocity over a sixgun barrel. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Is a VERY GOOD powder for mid range .357 loads but would opt out on this one for hotter personal defense loads or hunting ammo . A comparatively fast burning powder with a burn rate about the same as Winchester 231 and Alliant Red Dot. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, State Agency: Big enough that components can be easily handled, small enough not to need special gear, and common enough to be inexpensive. a lightweight .357 or older gun, you may want to start with 13% less than Some recommend 2400 powder. As great as the .357 is, it doesnt show its potential unless you start handloading it. For a medium velocity load in .357 Magnum cases with 158-160 grain bullets at 1.58" OAL use these as minimum start loads and OK to increase a grain or so as needed to get best accuracy. These are good full power hunting loads. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, Altor Pistols, P.O. can be cranked up a bit in velocity with jacketed bullets for a flatter trajectory in longer-distance shooting and hunting small . bullets to a MV of 1335 fps, and 17.5 grains of 2400 will drive the upper mid, etc. Dillon Precision 14400 38 Spl 357 Mag Pistol 3 Three Die Set Carbide Brand New. This load in a 5-1/2 Ruger New Model Flat-Top clocks out at 1,333 fps. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. and Hodgdon HS-6 powders excellent for low and medium velocity loads Also 231, which is a completely different type of powder and meters better. North Dakota Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Reloading Scale, Powder Scale for Reloading, 1500 Grains X . Discussion: Universal and Unique are good for lighter bullets, but if you want We dont always need full power loads and my more pleasant shooting loads are assembled with H4227. Be careful my friend , regards brushunter, Gregory I like IMR 4227 .Heavy Grain's but I like the way it sends my 158 grers flyhere's a recipe for 38 spl and 357 mag. May not be the 'best' for all of them, but I've used it for .32 H&R Mag, 9mm, .38 Spl, .357 Mag, 45 ACP, and .45 Colt all with decent acceptable results. I use hodgdon HS6 and Lil gun for my .357 loads and lilgun for the .454 casull. Winchester #209 777 Primers - 100-Pack. It looks like anything over 950 fps is pretty much topping out the range for this revolver. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. For lead bullets, Unique is great. MV is 1360 fps and the ME is 575 ft. lbs. You can try bowling pin shooting or metallic silhouette. Hodgdon Smokeless Powder. For the 158 grain JHP the MV Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. all magnum handgun cartridges and among the top 10 best selling handgun Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: If part of your plinking enjoyment is testing new handloads for flat shooting and serious speed, the .357 is a cartridge chemists dream. The various 125-129 Sounds like things are going real good with the reloading, Chance. The Browning was dropped in 1986 but the Marlin and Rossi remain and we also have the .357 Magnum available in both 1873 and 1892 Winchesters, the Henry Big Boy and for a while, Ruger even offered their bolt action, five-shot, stainless steel Model 77/357. Safety Warning: Andy C is an experienced shooter and handloader. their 158 grain bullets to a MV of 1151 fps, and 15.5 grains of H110 One for heavy loads and one for light. This includes the majority of mainstream handgun rounds including the 9mm, 38 Special, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP. 32 H&R Magnum. However, it gains right at 400 fps from the 18-1/2 Marlin 1894 and puts three shots in 3/4 at 45 yards. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. One powder for 38 and 357mag. Most likely I'll be loading lead bullets. Cowboy Action Shooting .357 load. You need a faster powder for the .38 and you do for the .357. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. They shoot very accurately out of my Model 586. HP38 is probably as fast as I would go, but in my case, 10.1 grs. My friend the late John Wootters raised this question in an article from 1983 and even before this, in November 1982, Ken Waters published Pet Loads for the .357 Magnum Carbine.. JavaScript is disabled. If the loads work in the rifle barrel its almost a sure thing they will do fine in the sixgun, however it is almost imperative one uses either jacketed or hard cast gas-checked bullets in the rifle barrel. Mine were tested with a 2 3/4" Ruger . For hotter .357 Magnum loads, any of the Hornady 158-grain jacketed bullets (hollow points, flat points, and full metal jacket flat points) work superbly well with 15.7 . Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, The Mismatched Model 27: A Curious Revolver, The Colt Mk III Lawman: A Forgotten Revolver, Retro Review: Smith & Wesson LadySmith Revolvers. Because of Titegroup's density, the ONLY place I will use it is in 380 and below cartridges. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. The faster it burns after ignition, the less unburnt powder and "muzzle flash" on shorter-barreled guns, and quicker velocity attainment on longer-barreled ones. Follow the reloading manuals precisely. I'll admit they're a little stout, but still fun to shoot. personal loads where noted. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition Lyman Piston & Revolver I'm just putting together a short list to get me going. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. However, it gains right at 400 fps from the 18-1/2 Marlin 1894 and puts three shots in 3/4 at 45 yards. I highly recommend using 2 different powders to achieve the best results or those 2 very different rounds. davestarbuck posted this 06 December 2010. Whenever You Try To Make Something IDIOT PROOFThey Will Just Make Better IDIOTS! 125 gr. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The same cartridge and rifle can be used for predator control if you occasionally find the need to deal with marauding coyotes and like to keep a gun by the back door. flatnose hard cast bullet. loads today have a limit of 17,000 p.s.i., whereas the .357 Magnum's is 35,000. in the field and very accurate. Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: 7. Ammo, Inc. Signature .38 Special - 125 Grain TMJ (Total Metal Jacket) Brass Cased Centerfire Pistol Ammunition - Best Stopping Power .38 Special Ammo. They are all determined experimentally. I keep my loads to 1,100 FPS in the .357 magnum w/ cast bullets. State Agency: JHP makes an excellent short barrel load. It has great guns in current production, with various styles (you can even get a .357 magnum 1911!) I'll load a few trips to the range worth and see how it goes. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. (158gr and heavier) All will do a very good job so pick the one that's made by the company you like best, look up the proper charges and load up . NEI #200.358GC. To simplify for conversation's sake, I generally regard loads as low, mid or full and further specify if the context warrants, e.g. For grain bullets are the top choices for personal defense against "bad 38/. So, youll need a .357 magnum firearm and a reloading press to really enjoy the cartridge. The best powder I've used, and I've tried many, is . Even though two bullets have the same weight, they may have considerably different bearing surfaces and other characteristics that alter their performance and chamber pressure characteristics. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. 20 gauge. The .44 Magnum loads were also a bit modest and could have been pushed harder. Free shipping for many products! The .357 Magnum was developed as a joint effort between Smith & Wesson (S&W) and Winchester, and was formally introduced in 1935. I use a good bit of Titegroup in .380, 9mm, .40 and .45ACP. Reloading bench, featuring the very reloadable .357. Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Unique is a wonderful choice, but as Beagle333 stated I cannot find any. SWC+GC, 160 gr. Can you do it? I have used 2400 for 357 but like it better for 44 Mag. Due to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, you may not get near the FPS charted. Life is worth living make every minute of every day count for you. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. Bullets are .357 for jacketed and .358 for lead in diameter. My Speer manual says that Magnum Primers need to be used with w296 and h110 has anyone loaded these powders with standard primers and if so was there any difference? $175.00. Not sure of your experience level , ya need to get some manuals and study up the bullet weights your gonna shoot. I'm off to a slow start because I have other things going on, but I should be ready to rock real soon. Deployed military should use stateside address. 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All entries must be received by giveaway end date. It gives the same or better velocities than Hodgdon's H110 and Wichester's Win296 (which are the same powder and either would be my second choice with Herc 2400 coming in third) at about 2/3 the pressure. Free shipping for many products! 10 gauge. However, load them in the Henry Big Boy and we pick up 375 fps and 250 fps respectively. For any loads over 900 FPS, I suggest using a jacketed bullet. Imostly stay with gas check bullets in all .357 Magnum loads simply because they seem to shoot a lot more accurately. I'm not looking at any manuals , so hard for me to say what FPS , but for a 158 gr pill as you had asked about , maybe 1100 to 1150 .?? But in those three disciplines, the .357s potential is going untapped, you could argue. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. IMR TrailBoss are products of IMR (formerly DuPont) Powder Company. It has all the metering benefits that come with a spherical powder but has significantly more volume per charge weight than other options. 07-24-2009, 06:32 PM #12. claybird. The Hornady 140 grain FTX bullet is different from other 357 jacketed bullets a couple of important points need to be made right off: Cases will need to be trimmed to 1.240" instead of the usual 1.290". These are typically sports dominated by the 45 ACP and 44 Magnum. )(2009 Note: Some of these loads are from 1996 and in the passing years the powder companies have reduced their maximum loads particularly ones that have been around a long time like Unique. Handloading also lets you utilize a vast library of .38 Special loads, one of the .357s biggest perks. were measured in a 6" S&W revolver barrel using Speer cases and Historically .357 Mag. Gregory, I've tried over the years, if I was "tailoring" a load to a specific handgun (especially barrel length), to pay attention to the "burn rate" of the powder. My Lyman's claims that for 357 magnum, the 2400 is the best powder delivering highest velocity and accuracy. I have been reloading I don't want to blow myself up right away. (I) Giveaway ends December 31, 2022. No purchase necessary. Contest void where prohibited by law. Alliant Powder Reload Recipes. I do like H110 in the .357 and .44 in both the revolvers and the carbines. I think 2400 is the most versatile and forgiving of the propellants commonly used in magnum pistol powders. Jacketed bullets create a bit more wear on the bore, but its better than trying to wire brush out a bunch of lead build up. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. Bullseye, 100% burnt at 2.56 inches of barrel length. section of the Speer Reloading Manual Number 14 . This high energy powder provides economy in loading. Hornady jacketed over 5gr. I purchased my first when they first came out and our family has added three more since then. . , to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism, State Agency: These Speer velocities I love it because of how well it meters in my Dillon powder measure. 32 Auto. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dillon Precision 14400 38 Spl 357 Mag Pistol 3 Three Die Set Carbide Brand New at the best online prices at eBay! This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. HP38 is a spherical powder that is great for low velocity and mid-range target loads in the .38 Special, .44 Special, and 45 ACP. What powder is best for reloading 357 magnum hunting loads, using 180gr bullets? No purchase necessary. In Cowboy Action Shooting, 45 Colt guns are popular for authenticitys sake, but .357 guns are more practical from a cost standpoint. Contest void where prohibited by law. I also like to load a 148 grain wadcutter with Autocomp, and find its superbly accurate with more thump but better range to 50 yards. This year, H&R announced an expansion of its AR-15 lineup, bringing additional "retro" models to the market, including a 9 mm Luger-chambered Colt SMG clone, an M16A2-styled rifle and the carbine-size 723. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. 5.5 to 5.8 grains of Titegroup always worked well for me with pretty much any jacketed or plated 158 gr. Clays OR 5.0 gr. These days, thats saying quite a lot! This was written nearly 40 years ago and not much has changed. With regards, 357Mag In these, I like to load a 130 grain lead flat point bullet over a charge of 700X that shoots to point of aim. Experiment and I am sure you will find something that shoots well in your gun, I have. Take it from a guy that chased for the holy grail of powder to do both well for over a yearjust buy two different powders. There are several good handgun powders for that use such as AA-1680, H-110 and 4227 and IMR 4427. . Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: Bullseye is also good in .38 Special. I would exclude H110 altogether. Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, State Agency: I'm looking for a really strong suggestion for two different loads. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. CCI Primers - Per 1000. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. I just checked my powders, and I have way too much Bullseye, and only a fair amount of 2400. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Purchase A PDF Download Of The GUNS Magazine December 2019 Issue Now! 2400, CFE Pistol, BE-86, Power Pistol, Sport Pistol. Contest void where prohibited by law. I have gotten the best results/grouping with all three using 18 grains of 300MP with Hornady 158 grain XTP's.
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