other. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. I'd be happy with 1300 or 1400. These will give you some versatility with power levels from medium to heavy magnum loads and they work well in several calibers. Any thoughts? Reloading Scale, Powder Scale for Reloading, 1500 Grains X 0.1 Gn, Digital Powd. (Photo: Andy C). Any information or suggestions offered in this article are intended to be put into practice only by serious shooters and handloaders with proper training and using safe reloading methods and recipes. Today, you can take your pick of outstanding hollowpoint or expanding-point bullets. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM March 2022, P.O. Let me be the 1st to say that you can never go wrong with Unique. While these arent pleasant to shoot, getting mauled is worse. rickyd.41Mag said: HP 38/W231 is my most widely used powder. Not bad for jacketed either, but wont launch em near as fast as 2400 or H110. Box 502795, San Diego, CA 92150-1377. Read More Handloading Articles 5.8 gr. . (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. I have used Red Dot, Promo, W-231, HP-38, Titegroup, & Unique. The bullet gets a clean kill without fragmenting. But, this isn't the best powder for 900 f/s loads. Missouri Deptartment of Conservation, State Agency: Load data is available for 9mm Luger, .38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .44 S&W Special, .44 Remington Magnum, .45 ACP and . I prefer the Unique or Universal as 357 Armour Piercing(no longer legal or available), 160 gr. 3) Would it be more efficient to just buy components for my .357 handloading? I load this bullet over 13.0 grains of H110 and 12.0 grains of #2400. Deployed military should use stateside address. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. If you hunt in predominantly tight spaces with shorter sight lines, a .357 lever rifle is a wonderful gun to carry all day. Deployed military should use stateside address. 3. with 125 and 158 Gr Lead or Coated Lead Bullets. I'm old school though , been loading since mid eighties , haven't tried the newer powders on the market. It looks like anything over 950 fps is pretty much topping out the range for this revolver. The Hornady 158 XTP-JHP over 15.5 grains of H110 is just under 1,600 fps in the Marlin and Rossi .357 leverguns. cast, but bullet is unstable and not All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Whenever You Try To Make Something IDIOT PROOFThey Will Just Make Better IDIOTS! I dont worry about the power factor much because CAS threshold is so low, its not worth the tiny savings in recoil against having to compensate for a two inch high point of impact. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. They shoot very accurately out of my Model 586. If part of your plinking enjoyment is testing new handloads for flat shooting and serious speed, the .357 is a cartridge chemists dream. I've considered H110, but didn't know if it would be a good "all around" powder. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. If you want to download your .357 Magnum ammo 2400 is a better choice. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, State Agency: Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. of TrailBoss), (Note H110 & W296 are the same as of 2008 as is HP-38 & W231), (IMR 4227 is same as H-4227 if made in Australia), (bullets seated deeper = higher pressures) (I dont recommend lead at over 900 If I was starting out to load a magnum pistol, like .357, .41, .44, or T/C/Ruger-Only .45 Colt, I'D want Alliant 2400 to learn on. Some people might think this is too little gun for a humane kill on a whitetail; this is misguided. 32 Auto. Unique is a wonderful choice, but as Beagle333 stated I cannot find any. SAFETY DATA SHEET. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. It takes me all day to do what I used to do all day - but I still enjoy doin' it! New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition Lyman Piston & Revolver Available in 1 lb., 4 lb. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. If that works for you, forge onward. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM April 2023, P.O. bullet. One powder for 38 and 357mag. found the 140-146 grain bullets to be a good all-around choice for use Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, State Agency: As others have said, Power Pistol. loads today have a limit of 17,000 p.s.i., whereas the .357 Magnum's is 35,000. I'd like to shoot a few hundred rounds before I do that. The reason my loads for the .357 Magnum levergun are the same as they are for the .357 Magnum sixgun is simply because the whole point is to be able to use the same load in both. small game loads. I have a slower burning powder, I suggest H-4227, LilGun, W-296,2400, HS6 or No. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. A series of targets John shot with the Marlin 1894, proving the accuracy No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Some loads use bullets of .358 for jacketed and .359 for lead. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. 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Maximum versatility? While the Colt Model 601 was the first AR-15 to be mass-produced, there were several design variations that came before during the platform's development. When I dress Western, nothing beats the classic good looks of my Smith & Wesson (S&W) 586 .357 revolver. It is suitable only for full power magnum handgun loads and .30 Carbine loads. For Winchester 296/Hogdon H110 is a powder which cannot and must not be used for light metallic cartridge loads! Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM February 2023, P.O. flatnose hard cast bullet. back in the 1930s) should reach over 1500 f.p.s. Not only is this excellent accuracy, it is a . Some of the components John uses for the .357 Magnum for leverguns. Free shipping for many products! MV is 1360 fps and the ME is 575 ft. lbs. Alliant Powder Reload Recipes. grains of H110 powder will drive the 140 grain bullet to a MV of 1323 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. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Bullseye, 100% burnt at 2.56 inches of barrel length. Mississippi Deptartment of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, State Agency: JavaScript is disabled. "I'm not often right but I've never been wrong. particularly good practice ammunition and with 125 grain bullets shoot Every cowboy needs a revolver. I use 4.2 grs. Powder requirements for the plated bullets are supposed to be half way between lead and jacketed reloading data. All my .38/.357 guns love this load (S&W 642/Ruger Blackhawks/Ruger GP100/Marlin 1894 Cowboy). I'd have to agree with some , 2400 and unique . No purchase necessary. A Magnum primer will help get a complete burn with HP38/W231. Not sure of your experience level , ya need to get some manuals and study up the bullet weights your gonna shoot. We try 2 different powders, Hodgdon Lilgun and Alliant 300-MP. FPS) (unless at least using a Gas Check) (with pure lead wadcutters, do not $175.00. I want something that best suits a newbie to reloading. Like Marc said, I'd want data specific to your bullet. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. When using W231/HP38 in .357 magnum loads, you essentially build loads which can be fired in a .357 magnum as opposed to true full power actual .357 magnum ammunition. My favorite powder for .357 Mag with 158 gr. Clays OR 5.0 gr. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Sounds like you used a standard primer. Titegroup, 100% burnt at 1.65 inches of barrel length. Arizona Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Reloading booklet Alliant Powder Co. Reloaders Guide (1995) Hodgdons I have found Winchester W231 Jul 22, 2015. I have been reloading the .357 Magnum since the middle 1960's. I have found Winchester W231 and Hodgdon HS-6 powders excellent for low and medium velocity loads and H-110, W296 and Hercules 2400 powders excellent for . It is a special powder developed for Cowboy Action Shooters using lead bullets. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. 28 gauge. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: Full copper plated bullets are a good idea for .357 loads instead of plain lead. H110 and 296 require Magnum primers and like to be loaded at the upper end. 07-24-2009, 06:32 PM #12. claybird. With regards, 357Mag For the 140 grain JHP the Contest void where prohibited by law. full loads. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Becoming one of my favorite powders for .32 and .38 revolvers. When you want to go up to heavier loads in the mag cases try IMR4227 or 2400. The .357 remains the best selling of Vihtavuori provides load data for .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum and .45 Colt. Gregory, just to give you an idea about Unique, I have loaded 357 mag with a 158 jacketed round to 7.5 grains using Winchester primers. .357 Magnum factory . Always used 2400 for that and my .44. Will you get good performance out of both calibers? Result of not working out is a kaboom and potential injury. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Being used to SD of 12 for precision rifle I was taken back to see SD in the 50's for some of 357 Mag loads. For my hunting / power loads , 2400. 231 is fine for a 38 load but not slow enough for a full house 357. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Bianchi Speed Strips are a compact loading device for revolvers . These are superbly accurate at distances up to 100 yards and pushed by a stout load of 2400 powder. 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. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, State Agency: Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Two guns, one cartridge: The Marlin 1894 and the Ruger Old Model. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Personally, it would never go into a semi auto that had a partially supported chamber, never. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. - Take it easy, but take it! I am looking for a powder I can use for both lead/target loads for the 357 Magnum that I can also use for 38 Special loads. JavaScript is disabled. The same thing happened 20 years later with the new .44 Magnum and the Winchester Model 1892, which had originally been chambered in .44-40. Is it worth my effort in developing 357mag loads using this powder..wondering if it was to fast..I am using 158gr sierra JHP bullets. CCI Primers - Per 1000. 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. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. The reason I moved to Alliant Power Pro 300MP was I was impressed with what I read about it and have found it to be very clean burning, relatively low muzzle flash, accurate and can get a 150 to 250 more fps while still keeping well within the SAAMI 35,000 psi limit. These are typically sports dominated by the 45 ACP and 44 Magnum. The .357 Magnum is probably the most widely-used revolver cartridge today, managing to thrive in an era where the wheelguns and associated cartridges are growing scarce. . 2, No. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Note: A full length article about the .357 Magnum can be found on the Handgun But for all that inherent diversity, Ive found theres a single cartridge that lets me cover most bases while keeping expense down and enjoyment up. NEI #200.358GC. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's It's awful hard to beat a powder like 296. These bullets have a cannelure. Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. The versatility of loads for the .357 cartridge means that it excels as an all-purpose handgun round, suitable for just about every shooting activity imaginable: For recreational shooting, full-tilt .357 Magnum loads are pretty intense for extended sessions on both the hands and the wallet out of most revolvers. Hornady XTP HP's is Accurate Arms #9 powder. 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? Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Mike. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. If the tolerances are close between minimum and maximum loads, imagine what the effect of different bullets might be. An area where the .357 Magnum is under appreciated is hunting. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. KE4GWE - - - - - - Colt 1860, it just, kids that hunt and fish dont mug old ladies. With Titegroup, say in 45ACP, you most likely could even put a triple charge in that case, I would be afraid of using it in any larger case. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Contest open to U.S. residents only. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Experiment and I am sure you will find something that shoots well in your gun, I have. This load in a 5-1/2 Ruger New Model Flat-Top clocks out at 1,333 fps.
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