• .357 Magnum-Pete Zaria

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     LOAD DETAILS
     GUN TYPE   

    .357 Magnum
     FIREARM  PISTOL
     LEAD TYPE   JHP
     CALIBER TYPE   .357 Magnum
     RATING   8
     LEAD SIZE   110
     POWDER TYPE   Unique
     POWDER AMOUNT   10.0 Grains
     PRIMER   CCI 500/550
     BRASS   
     BARREL LENGTH   4"
     F.P.S   1710
     GROUP SIZE   
     OVERALL LENGTH   1.590
     GUN DETAILS   Ruger GP100 Stainless
     OTHER DESCRIPTION  MAX load intended for self defense. Don't use this load in anything but a modern gun in good shape; I have a feeling this load could blow an old cylinder apart. Work up from 9.0gr checking for signs of pressure.
    Based on info from Alliant.
     SUBMITTED ON   09 Feb 2008
     SUBMITTED BY   Pete Zaria

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BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
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