These are typically sports dominated by the 45 ACP and 44 Magnum. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM February 2023, P.O. A Magnum primer will help get a complete burn with HP38/W231. My favorite powder for .357 Mag with 158 gr. I use 3.5 gr of Red Dot, and a 105 gr Lee SWC in .38 special cases for my Cowboy Action/Snub Nose Training/Plinking/New Shooter load. SAFETY DATA SHEET. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. These figures are all for a 4" Then theres Bullseye. 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. No purchase necessary. My most-used load these days in a .357 Magnum sixgun is the Lyman #358156GC bullet over 14.0 grains of #2400. 38 Special - +P 125 Grain SJHP - Remington HTP - 500 Rounds - Best Low Recoil 38 Special Ammo. 2021. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. 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! With Sierras 158 JSP, 15.5 grains of H4227 is right at 1,380 fps and groups three shots well under 1 at 45 yards. Lead bullets are great for such high-volume shooting. Contest open to U.S. residents only. For .357 the old standby was 2400. I use it in .38 Special, .357 Mag, 45 ACP and even light loads in .41 Mag. It would (just) make major from a 6" barrel back when a 6 shot .357 could still be somewhat competitive in USPSA revolver class. Bullets are .357 for jacketed and .358 for lead in diameter. Posts: 3,825. Contest void where prohibited by law. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. I'm just putting together a short list to get me going. These will give you some versatility with power levels from medium to heavy magnum loads and they work well in several calibers. Contest open to U.S. residents only. 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. - Take it easy, but take it! Theres not a whole lot under the size of a deer that cant be taken using some .357 Magnum load. Follow the reloading manuals precisely. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. It burns much cleaner than Bull's Eye and gives great accuracy. Contest void where prohibited by law. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: It was not long before Winchester Model 1892s originally in .32-20 were converted to .357 Magnum. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Feb 15, 2017. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 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 have probably tried a little of every thing and I seem like Titegroup a little better than any other pistol powder that I have used. I had Milt Morrison slick up the action and take the trigger back to 3-1/2 lbs. 16 gauge. Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: amounts listed above (but not where it says start load), and work up to the For the 158 grain JHP the MV Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 32 H&R Magnum. 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. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. My Lyman's claims that for 357 magnum, the 2400 is the best powder delivering highest velocity and accuracy. Life is worth living make every minute of every day count for you. You can try bowling pin shooting or metallic silhouette. Any brand-Small Pistol (Magnum) Details. By focusing on using it for multiple roles, you can save a lot on organization and components, not to mention guns, and youre not likely to miss a beat in efficiency or enjoyment. They claim it is position insensitive but, I am not buying that. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Lets just say midway tween low and high , In my opinion the K frames just aren't stout enuf for a steady diet of high pressure stuff. What should the discerning collector look for in a potential buy? I don't have any Titegroup right now or I would try it. )(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. Instead I recommend switching your powder load to Blue Dot and loading up a 180 grain lead bullet. revolver barrel. I'm assuming I can just use any 170 gr bullet data but want to make sure. They list 4 gn of Unique will give 900 FPS with a 140gn bullet. The firearm hobby is a broad one, with many subdivisions of interest and activity. Switch to jacketed bullets in the .357 Magnum levergun and things get really interesting. Muzzle velocity from a 4-5/8 Ruger Old Model Flat-Top are 1,050 fps and 1,150 feet per second respectively. fps, and a maximum load of 17.2 grains of H110 will drive the same State Agency: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Due to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, you may not get near the FPS charted. North Dakota Game & Fish Department, State Agency: Home Of The First Capitol Of The Confederate State, REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, DISTRICT OF ROUND ROCK. Bullets are .357 for jacketed and .358 for lead in diameter. I need to pick up projectiles for 38 and 357 for a 357 Ruger Revolver and a Rossi lever. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. 5, No. & Wesson as the world's most powerful handgun cartridge. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. ETA: Nevermind. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (when required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Mine were tested with a 2 3/4" Ruger . Thanks for all the input guys. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Some of the components John uses for the .357 Magnum for leverguns. all magnum handgun cartridges and among the top 10 best selling handgun The minimum charge of WW296 (H-110 same stuff ) Winchester used to publish in the re-loading pamphlet was 14.5gr and SP Magnum primer, under a 158gr SWC. 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. 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. I have also used Unique with success on lighter loads, Bullseye, Red Dot and American Select didn't impress me for 357 but I didn't try too hard either. Note: Hodgdon as of 2009 controls IMR and Winchester Powders. Berry does not recommend running these over 1250 FPS, but all the 357 mag base loads are above 1250 FPS. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. I'll load a few trips to the range worth and see how it goes. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Illinois Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: grain bullets are the top choices for personal defense against "bad I go through a lot of Blue Dot on 357 mag and you can use it with 38 Spl as well. You can. Minnesota Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: I have been reloading In a pinch, the .38 Super can be fired through a .357 Mag, however that is not recommended on a . Available in 1 lb., 4 lb. Contest void where prohibited by law. 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. Stay in the know. 2) Am I likely to shoot it more often than my .357s? Most loads will work fine in a sixgun as long as they chamber in the cylinder, however the levergun can be pickier. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Dillon Precision 14400 38 Spl 357 Mag Pistol 3 Three Die Set Carbide Brand New. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, State Agency: Deployed military should use stateside address. Customer experience was, and still is, the primary focus, a key to the firms longevity and success. 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. I think 2400 is the most versatile and forgiving of the propellants commonly used in magnum pistol powders. I'm old school though , been loading since mid eighties , haven't tried the newer powders on the market. I've considered H110, but didn't know if it would be a good "all around" powder. It has all the metering benefits that come with a spherical powder but has significantly more volume per charge weight than other options. I have gotten the best results/grouping with all three using 18 grains of 300MP with Hornady 158 grain XTP's. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. 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. I also wanted a better finish than the plain stained buttstock and forearm so I had Milt put a real finish on the wood. (Photo: Andy C). Not only is this excellent accuracy, it is a . and 8 lb. These are good full power hunting loads. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Clays OR 5.0 gr. I'll expand and experiment once I fully understand what I'm doing. Aside from your .357 loads, you can fire several others in it, including the .38 Short and Long Colt and the .38 Special. When tactical lights first came out, we all thought the 50 lumens they offered was astounding and could never get better. 357 Armour Piercing(no longer legal or available), 160 gr. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Of course, you can now get .357 Magnum power in the same package, but the recoil and muzzle blast are intimidating enough that many who own the mini magnums stoke the chambers with +P .38 loads. Alaska Department of Fish & Game, State Agency: Reloading Scale, Powder Scale for Reloading, 1500 Grains X 0.1 Gn, Digital Powd. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I've tried Unique and Bullseye, and I've found the Red Dot burns cleaner . Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, State Agency: personal loads where noted. If part of your plinking enjoyment is testing new handloads for flat shooting and serious speed, the .357 is a cartridge chemists dream. Actually, that propellant is "too fast" but a-ok for reduced power paper punching ammunition with good accuracy. 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. upper mid, etc. I use 4.2 grs. Unique is a wonderful choice, but as Beagle333 stated I cannot find any. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. In the .357 for heavy loads I have come to love Hodgdon's Lil'Gun w/magnum primers. The .357 Magnum: Most Versatile Handgun Round Ever? I purchased my first when they first came out and our family has added three more since then. engine block. ballistics tables call for a muzzle velocity of 1450 fps for the 125 Federal Centerfire Primers. but only the gas check versions will normally work with the heavier loads. They list Titegroup for .357 mag with a 158 gr XTP. Ive sold plenty of others, because they dont see as much use. The bullet gets a clean kill without fragmenting. Try this load out for yourself and after fixing up your sights, youll likely be impressed by the groups it can produce. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM Old West 2023, PO Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. For plinking and target loads Hodgdon's Univeral Clay's w . Pennsylvania Game Commission, State Agency: I have H110 for my 357 Magnum hot loads however, not recommended for lead bullets due to needing to keep the velocity down. Bullseye is also good in .38 Special. Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. The loads are not updated yearly. (Cowboy Action) 44 Russian (Cowboy Action) 44 S&W Special (Cowboy Action) 44-40 Win . No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. 07-24-2009, 06:32 PM #12. claybird. Deployed military should use stateside address. Experiment and I am sure you will find something that shoots well in your gun, I have. for the magnum pistol loads and for rifle. Much cheaper to load your own. No you will not. MV is 1360 fps and the ME is 575 ft. lbs. I'm looking for a really strong suggestion for two different loads. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. 357 caliber. 3. 1.590 in. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. Some people might think this is too little gun for a humane kill on a whitetail; this is misguided. Deployed military should use stateside address. I went to the Rainier Plated because they are a bit cleaner to shoot. 2, No. I just checked my powders, and I have way too much Bullseye, and only a fair amount of 2400. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. If you had 2400 or similar powder you would be set up perfect for magnum lead loads. NRA Member..SWCA Member..Semi-Retired, But Not Dead Yet. .357 Magnum factory Now this rifle is ready for use by several generations of our family. Below, are three loaded rounds. Cheers! Teach them the truth, and let them sort thru the cobwebs of liberalism that have infested their minds. Please read, but do not attempt anything posted here without first seeking out safe and complete instruction. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. They felt is was a dirty powder and so all your cartridges would . 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. 20 gauge. Can you do it? .357 Magnum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data. No purchase necessary. I have been working up some loads for my 357's (686 6", 27 5", and 28 4") using Alliant Power Pro 300MP. If you want to download your .357 Magnum ammo 2400 is a better choice. Get CFE . Reloading booklet Alliant Powder Co. Reloaders Guide (1995) Hodgdons Just me, and, I have never had a bad time using Titegroup but, sticking to good reloading practices dictates that there should be enough case fill so as to avoid any possibility of a double charge. Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: cast, but bullet is unstable and not Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Paul, I just looked at the online loading center for Hodgdon. not in popularity or usefulness. However, load them in the Henry Big Boy and we pick up 375 fps and 250 fps respectively. It has a steel core and will pierce an For heavy loads, the Speer IMR Smokeless Powder - Rifle. You are using an out of date browser. Powder requirements for the plated bullets are supposed to be half way between lead and jacketed reloading data. (1995) Numerous magazine articles on reloading special calibers and is 1235 fps and the ME is 535 ft. lbs. I use hodgdon HS6 and Lil gun for my .357 loads and lilgun for the .454 casull. . I've found it to be a good all around powder for most straight wall handgun cartridges. Hodgdon CFE Pistol is best suited for cartridges producing the middle range of power (non-magnum pistol loads in most calibers including 500 S&W). unique seems to work for all my handgun loads. 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. "I'm not often right but I've never been wrong. Be sure to enter theNES/MFS March Giveaway ***Taurus G3c***. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. While visiting a gun shop south of us a year or so ago they recommended against 2400. Historically .357 Mag. To simplify for conversation's sake, I generally regard loads as low, mid or full and further specify if the context warrants, e.g. Surprisingly, or not so surprisingly depending upon your point of view, factory chambered leverguns for the .44 Magnum were offered more than 15 years before arriving in .357 Magnum. (Photo: Andy C).