not a problem ... what I really wanted to know is where I could fin some of those 240 grainers ....Steve51 wrote:Sorry about that - you are correct to call me on that. I meant to say Hornady 158 grain XTP JHP for both of those loads.
I also use both of those powders with the 240 grain XTP JHP for .44 magnum loads. Somebody needs to keep us old folks from being dangerous. Thank JEBar.
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Your most accurate .357 reloads
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Well my 357 isn't a Henry, but rather one of the 24" octagon barreled Rossi's.
A 180 gr cast and 9.4 grs. of Blue Dot will get me on bullseye at 100 yds. all day,
as long as I do MY part
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A 180 gr cast and 9.4 grs. of Blue Dot will get me on bullseye at 100 yds. all day,
as long as I do MY part
RP
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Not trying to hijack, but being it is about reloading for .357,I'm hoping someone can help me get started. I am ready to start reloading but am having doubts, I have a Henry steel boy carbine in .357mag 161/2'' bbl. What I bought to load is Hornady XTP 158 gr. using CCI 550 small pistol primers magnum and Hodgdon H110. Hodgdon's site and my Lee reloading book state that starting load is 15.0 gr, and not to exceed 16.7 gr. An experienced friend of mine (been reloading since 1970) thinks that is kinda high for a starting load and has a reloading program that suggests more in the 14 gr. category.
PLEASE anyone that is shooting the same Henry as me and using the same components..............what did you start with or are currently using for a dose? I'm as green as can be (for reloading) but have been shooting off and on for 30 years. I don't want to get a squib load nor damage myself or the gun.
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PLEASE anyone that is shooting the same Henry as me and using the same components..............what did you start with or are currently using for a dose? I'm as green as can be (for reloading) but have been shooting off and on for 30 years. I don't want to get a squib load nor damage myself or the gun.
Thanks
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I use a ZERO 158 JHP, WSPM, and 13.9 grains of H110. According to Hornady's ninth edition, that is in the middle of the range and produces 1550 fps out of a 16" Rossi. It is a bit faster out of a 20" Henry. I've been using that load for two years and really like it. The bonus is I can also use it in my SAA revolver, where Hornady places it just above the starting load.
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CT_Shooter wrote:I use a ZERO 158 JHP, WSPM, and 13.9 grains of H110. According to Hornady's ninth edition, that is in the middle of the range and produces 1550 fps out of a 16" Rossi. It is a bit faster out of a 20" Henry. I've been using that load for two years and really like it. The bonus is I can also use it in my SAA revolver, where Hornady places it just above the starting load.
DOH !! I never thought to check Hornady's site !! Thanks CT !
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I don't know about their website, but what I like about their published handbooks is that the load data is gathered from field testing actual firearms. In the case of .357 magnum, they use a Colt Python 8" and a Rossi 16" rifle as the testing hardware. I strongly recommend purchasing their reloading handbook. Keep us posted on how you make out -- and we love range reports and pictures. Glad you're in the conversation.LeverBLASTER wrote: DOH !! I never thought to check Hornady's site !! Thanks CT !
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CT_Shooter wrote:I don't know about their website, but what I like about their published handbooks is that the load data is gathered from field testing actual firearms. In the case of .357 magnum, they use a Colt Python 8" and a Rossi 16" rifle as the testing hardware. I strongly recommend purchasing their reloading handbook. Keep us posted on how you make out -- and we love range reports and pictures. Glad you're in the conversation.LeverBLASTER wrote: DOH !! I never thought to check Hornady's site !! Thanks CT !
Thanks again ct! They don't have a site like Nosler or Speer. but I am going to get their book( I thought they would) What I don't get is Hodgdon states to start at 15.0 but not to exceed 16.7 Isn't that a big difference from what you used ? You were doing well w/ a lower load, their recipe seems awfully high.
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That's what I like about Hornady's handbook. They use real firearms and do their own research to compile their published load data. I trust it more than other sources (especially from powder manufacturers and associated websites) whose load data might not be their own. Other members may have a different opinion about whom to trust, but I come from an academic background and I'm a bit conservative, so I appreciate knowing the source of the information is reliable.LeverBLASTER wrote: Thanks again ct! They don't have a site like Nosler or Speer. but I am going to get their book( I thought they would) What I don't get is Hodgdon states to start at 15.0 but not to exceed 16.7 Isn't that a big difference from what you used ? You were doing well w/ a lower load, their recipe seems awfully high.
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over time I've come to rely on reloading data from the manufacture of the bullet I'm using .... for the most part, we use Nosler bullets so our preference is for their reloading data ....
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I know you said you were going to use H110 but dont overlook 2400 in the 357. It has produced some very accurate loads for me. Al
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