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    .357 Magnum-Kelly-2 

    Published on 10-16-2014 02:36 PM  Number of Views: 3854 

     LOAD DETAILS
     GUN TYPE   

    .357 Magnum
     FIREARM  PISTOL
     LEAD TYPE   Hornady FP/XTP
     CALIBER TYPE   handgun/rifle
     RATING   8
     LEAD SIZE   158
     POWDER TYPE   Hodgdon H110
     POWDER AMOUNT   16 grains
     PRIMER   CCI 550 magnum
     BRASS   R-P (new)
     BARREL LENGTH   6.5 & 18
     F.P.S   1290 /1780 avg. chrono.
     GROUP SIZE   
     OVERALL LENGTH   1.576
     GUN DETAILS   Ruger Blackhawk and Marlin Mod. 1894
     OTHER DESCRIPTION  Excellent load for revolver and rifle when you only want to carry one ammo in the field. Good accuracy in rifle.
     SUBMITTED ON   07 Feb 2006
     SUBMITTED BY   Kelly

    .357 Magnum-Kelly 

    Published on 10-16-2014 02:34 PM  Number of Views: 3876 

     LOAD DETAILS
     GUN TYPE   

    .357 Magnum
     FIREARM  PISTOL
     LEAD TYPE    LSWC
     CALIBER TYPE   handgun
     RATING   8
     LEAD SIZE   158
     POWDER TYPE   win 231
     POWDER AMOUNT   6.0 grains
     PRIMER   CCI 500
     BRASS   R-P
     BARREL LENGTH   6.5
     F.P.S   1050 avg. chronographed
     GROUP SIZE   
     OVERALL LENGTH   1.600
     GUN DETAILS   Firedd in both a S&W mod. 28-2, and a second gen. new mod. blackhawk. The S&W appeared to prefer this load more than the Ruger, though both guns more than adequate accuracy for mid range field loads. 
     OTHER DESCRIPTION  For general field use when top velocities and heavy recoil are not wanted, this load works well.
     SUBMITTED ON   07 Feb 2006
     SUBMITTED BY   Kelly

    .357 Magnum-festas1 

    Published on 10-16-2014 02:33 PM  Number of Views: 3880 

     LOAD DETAILS
     GUN TYPE   

    .357 Magnum
     FIREARM  PISTOL
     LEAD TYPE   linotype
     CALIBER TYPE   357 magnum
     RATING   9
     LEAD SIZE   155
     POWDER TYPE   tight group
     POWDER AMOUNT   4.7 gr
     PRIMER   small pistol (not) magnum
     BRASS   remington
     BARREL LENGTH   6 inch
     F.P.S   989 fps
     GROUP SIZE   1/4 at 50 yrds off a bench
     OVERALL LENGTH   1.610
     GUN DETAILS   ruger gp100
     OTHER DESCRIPTION  
     SUBMITTED ON   05 Mar 2011
     SUBMITTED BY   festas1

    .357 Magnum-Cowboy T 

    Published on 10-16-2014 02:31 PM  Number of Views: 3866 

     LOAD DETAILS
     GUN TYPE   

    .357 Magnum
     FIREARM  PISTOL
     LEAD TYPE   50/50 Linotype/pure
     CALIBER TYPE   .357 Magnum
     RATING   0
     LEAD SIZE   150
     POWDER TYPE   Alliant 2400
     POWDER AMOUNT   13.0gr
     PRIMER   Any small pistol--CCI, Win, Magtech, Federal
     BRASS   Any in good condition
     BARREL LENGTH   4
     F.P.S   UNKNOWN (no chrony)
     GROUP SIZE   1
     OVERALL LENGTH   
     GUN DETAILS   Ruger Security-Six in .357 Magnum
    S&W Highway Patrolman
    S&W Model 19
    Taurus Model 65

    4" barrels on all of these.
     OTHER DESCRIPTION  This is a really accurate load, apparently no matter what gun it's fired out of. It feels about like a "3/4-house " load, not quite full factory punch, but enough to be very enjoyable. Recoil is quite manageable for reasonably strong hands, but weaker hands might need gloves, depending on the gun's grip. No leading whatsoever.

    Bullet strength is between 15 and 16 BHN with this charge. Appears to be a perfect match to this load's pressure. Bullet lube is two coats of liquid Alox.
     SUBMITTED ON   24 Mar 2010
     SUBMITTED BY   Cowboy T

    .357 Magnum-JJB2 

    Published on 10-16-2014 02:29 PM  Number of Views: 3873 

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     GUN TYPE   

    .357 Magnum
     FIREARM  RIFLES
     LEAD TYPE   range lead reclaimed
     CALIBER TYPE   .357 magnum
     RATING   8
     LEAD SIZE   150
     POWDER TYPE   bullseye
     POWDER AMOUNT   6.2
     PRIMER   win small pistol std
     BRASS   win
     BARREL LENGTH   
     F.P.S   1230
     GROUP SIZE   tight
     OVERALL LENGTH   
     GUN DETAILS   1968 vintage s&w model 27 6"
     OTHER DESCRIPTION  
     SUBMITTED ON   07 Apr 2009
     SUBMITTED BY   JJB2

    .357 Magnum-bowtie n357 

    Published on 10-16-2014 02:24 PM  Number of Views: 3881 

     LOAD DETAILS
     GUN TYPE   

    .357 Magnum
     FIREARM  RIFLES
     LEAD TYPE   sierra hc
     CALIBER TYPE   357 magnum
     RATING   7
     LEAD SIZE   125
     POWDER TYPE   2400
     POWDER AMOUNT   19
     PRIMER   wsp
     BRASS   R-P nickel
     BARREL LENGTH   6"
     F.P.S   1719
     GROUP SIZE   1" @ 25 yds
     OVERALL LENGTH   
     GUN DETAILS   taurus 66
     OTHER DESCRIPTION  hot load but no sign of pressure !!!
     SUBMITTED ON   15 Nov 2008
     SUBMITTED BY   bowtie n357

    .357 Magnum-Kelly 

    Published on 10-16-2014 02:23 PM  Number of Views: 3855 

     LOAD DETAILS
     GUN TYPE   

    .357 Magnum
     FIREARM  PISTOL
     LEAD TYPE   Rem JHP
     CALIBER TYPE   handgun
     RATING   9
     LEAD SIZE   125
     POWDER TYPE   Hodgdon H110
     POWDER AMOUNT   21 grains
     PRIMER   CCI 550 magnum
     BRASS   R-P (new)
     BARREL LENGTH   6.5
     F.P.S   Ruger-1630/S&W-1530
     GROUP SIZE   
     OVERALL LENGTH   1.570
     GUN DETAILS   Ruger Blackhawkwith 6.5 inch barrel, and S&W Mod. 28-2 with 6 inch barrel.
     OTHER DESCRIPTION  
    *MAX LOAD* Excellent accuracy in S&W, good accuracy in Ruger. Work up to this load slowly checking for signs of pressure.
     SUBMITTED ON   07 Feb 2006
     SUBMITTED BY   Kelly

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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
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