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Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
Want to get the Uberti revolver back for some more range time, so loaded up some 110 gr XTPs with 13.5 grains of A2400, as well as some 125gr XTPs with 14.5 grains of A2400. 25 rounds of each, just to see how it goes. Still have over 200 rounds of my "FREE" 110 gr XTPs to use up, and I think it'll be more fun playing with some revolver loads, as I've pretty much thrown in the towel (not the pink one, though!) on trying to get my BBS to shoot 110 grainers worth a hoot.
Considerably lighter than my previous outing, so hopefully the flashes won't light up the room! To the range in the AM, will report back.
Considerably lighter than my previous outing, so hopefully the flashes won't light up the room! To the range in the AM, will report back.
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Re: Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
Please be alert for squibs when shooting those 110's in your revolver, Evan. Hornady's starting charge for 2400 under 110s is 15 grains for a revolver. I called their CS a couple of years ago asking if I could safely shoot the lower charges that they listed for rifles from my revolver too, and was given an emphatic, "NO". The reason is the cylinder gap lets so much gas escape that the bullet might not have enough pressure to travel through the barrel. Just a heads up.ESquared wrote:Want to get the Uberti revolver back for some more range time, so loaded up some 110 gr XTPs with 13.5 grains of A2400...
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Re: Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
Thanks for the heads up. Will be on the look-out.
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Re: Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
This has been bugging me, as I would never just make this stuff up. So, I went back to my "build notes" (to borrow a 1911 term) to see how I got there with the 110 gr bullet.CT_Shooter wrote:Please be alert for squibs when shooting those 110's in your revolver, Evan. Hornady's starting charge for 2400 under 110s is 15 grains for a revolver. I called their CS a couple of years ago asking if I could safely shoot the lower charges that they listed for rifles from my revolver too, and was given an emphatic, "NO". The reason is the cylinder gap lets so much gas escape that the bullet might not have enough pressure to travel through the barrel. Just a heads up.
Indeed, the Lyman manual specs a starting load of 13.5 gr of 2400 for an XTP 110 grain projectile. And, Yes, my Hornady manual specs 15.0 grains. "Get more than one manual" is some of the best advice I've received in this process.
Makes me wonder if the "it's okay to download by 10% rule" might have come into play, as 10% down from 15.0 grains lands one at 13.5. We'll never know, but, hey, it's a thought.
Either way, I'll sleep better knowing I didn't just go off the ranch with that load. I'll still keep an eye on it, though!
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Re: Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
I've been looking at reloading .357. I notice on the Hodgdon site that all loads for trail boss is listed as a .357 diameter bullet. But all the others are pretty much .358. Only thing is I can't find 158 grain SWC here in .357 diameter. (Which is odd they used to carry bullet barn ones).
Can I use a .358 bullet in 158 grain with trail boss? Or should I hunt high and low for .357 158 grain wadcutters?
Can I use a .358 bullet in 158 grain with trail boss? Or should I hunt high and low for .357 158 grain wadcutters?
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Re: Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
I'm sure someone will correct me if I mis-state this, but I believe pretty much all jacketed 357 bullets are 357 dia., whereas pretty much all SWCs are all 358. I don't know that the powder cares about the diameter, so the question may be is Trail Boss the right thing for what you're trying to do? I'm no powder expert (to say the least), so I can't speak for Trail Boss one way or another. I just don't think that diameter matters.
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Re: Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
E, I think that is right most jacket bullets will 357, and the cast will be mostly 358.
Like the 35 Rem. is a 358 jacketed, and 359, 360 for cast.
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Like the 35 Rem. is a 358 jacketed, and 359, 360 for cast.
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Re: Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
The reason I want Trail Boss is that's its bulky. It also has mild recoil. Basically I'm trying to avoid potential problems.
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Re: Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
Got it. Makes sense. Well, looks like you're set to go. SWC in .358/Trail Boss.Leftofcenter67 wrote:The reason I want Trail Boss is that's its bulky. It also has mild recoil. Basically I'm trying to avoid potential problems.
Let us know how it works. Many of us are always looking for new/interesting/good 357 loads.
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Re: Tweaked My 357 Light Bullet Loads
Trailboss is a fine low pressure , low velocity powder and it does fill your case. Be sure not to over fill your case with Traiboss, do not compress Trailboss.
There is in info on the Hodgdon I will have to look for it
The link they have is 404.
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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... kqWrnoGv37
There is in info on the Hodgdon I will have to look for it
The link they have is 404.
Tim
Edit
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... kqWrnoGv37
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