Minnesota Deptartment of Natural Resources, State Agency: cartridges. Result of not working out is a kaboom and potential injury. Personally, it would never go into a semi auto that had a partially supported chamber, never. "I'm not often right but I've never been wrong. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Copyright 2004, 2016 by Chuck Hawks. Deployed military should use stateside address. It is not the best for all things, but it will work in just about any pistol caliber! .38 Special +P loads make IMR Smokeless Powder - Rifle. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. Sure. Deployed military should use stateside address. Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: ballistics tables call for a muzzle velocity of 1450 fps for the 125 However, I've read Unique is hard to meter. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: W296 is slow burning and needs a case full to ensure complete ignition. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The .38 Spl. will drive those bullets to a MV of 1217 fps. particularly good practice ammunition and with 125 grain bullets shoot 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. The reason my loads for the .357 Magnum levergun are the same as they are for the .357 Magnum sixgun is simply because the whole point is to be able to use the same load in both. loads today have a limit of 17,000 p.s.i., whereas the .357 Magnum's is 35,000. Reloading Handbook, 2nd edition. 32 H&R Magnum. I'll get there and with everyone's help here I think things will go fairly well. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. The loads are not updated yearly. If youre looking for target loads on 38/357 than any fast burning pistol powder will work. Actually, that propellant is "too fast" but a-ok for reduced power paper punching ammunition with good accuracy. In 1935, Smith & Wesson introduced the .357 Magnum. Full copper plated bullets are a good idea for .357 loads instead of plain lead. We don't want you to blow yourself or your guns up either. Addeddate 2019-02-28 05:18:26 Identifier CompleteReloadingManualForThe357Magnum2004 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t22c6j49s Ocr ABBYY FineReader 11.0 (Extended OCR) Dillon Precision 14400 38 Spl 357 Mag Pistol 3 Three Die Set Carbide Brand New. You can get some rounds with wallop from a manufacturerbut itll cost you. These are superbly accurate at distances up to 100 yards and pushed by a stout load of 2400 powder. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Find a book that lists loads for the bullet you will use. If you do use Titegroup, be aware that it is a particularly compact powder. But, this isn't the best powder for 900 f/s loads. Follow the reloading manuals precisely. It would be great if I could also use it for .44 mag and .44 special. When I began (starting with .38's), I picked up a pound of Hodgdon 'Universal Clays'. In Cowboy Action Shooting, 45 Colt guns are popular for authenticitys sake, but .357 guns are more practical from a cost standpoint. (There are some loads for a 90 gr. 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. Reloading booklet Alliant Powder Co. Reloaders Guide (1995) Hodgdons Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM February 2023, P.O. HP38 is probably as fast as I would go, but in my case, 10.1 grs. 3) Would it be more efficient to just buy components for my .357 handloading? (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Contest void where prohibited by law. full loads. Big enough that components can be easily handled, small enough not to need special gear, and common enough to be inexpensive. Any of the recommendations here are spot on, but I will say I've always used Unique and 2400 for .357's, buy it by the 4lb container, never had issues with metering, but I'm sure it depends on the powder measure your using. A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. SWC+GC, 160 gr. 7, #2230, and #2460 are products of Accurate Arms Company WMR, 760, 748, 231, 296 and 540 are products of Winchester, Components Div. Imostly stay with gas check bullets in all .357 Magnum loads simply because they seem to shoot a lot more accurately. Hornady - Critical Defense 38 Special Ammo - Most Versatile 38 Special Ammo. I have been working up some loads for my 357's (686 6", 27 5", and 28 4") using Alliant Power Pro 300MP. .357 Magnum factory Hornady XTP HP's is Accurate Arms #9 powder. The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is the sixgun by which all other .44 Magnums are judged. 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) Giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Result of not working out is a kaboom and potential injury. JSP, .357 with JHP, .357 with JSP. Christian, Conservative American, Male, all three of which are currently under attack! Factory warranties may apply in some cases. (158gr and heavier) All will do a very good job so pick the one that's made by the company you like best, look up the proper charges and load up . In the late 1970s, leverguns chambered in .357 Magnum began appearing. JHP, (WC= WadCutter, SWC= Semi-WadCutter, HP= Hollow Point, RN= Round Nose), SP=Soft Point, (JHP= Jacketed Hollow Point and if GC indicated, means Gas Check at bottom of lead bullet), (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start. Reloading Manual shows that 13.9 grains of H110 will drive If part of your plinking enjoyment . JHP, 125 gr. . It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. Not sure of your experience level , ya need to get some manuals and study up the bullet weights your gonna shoot. The .357 Mag is one of the most flexible handgun rounds. Reduced loads in those two can cause some undesirable issues. This is a good load. Paul, I just looked at the online loading center for Hodgdon. Super clean burning. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. (Photo: Andy C). No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Reloading Scale, Powder Scale for Reloading, 1500 Grains X 0.1 Gn, Digital Powd. IPSCs revolver division rules basically demand a .45 ACP moonclip gun, but in IDPA the speedloader-fed .357 magnums are alive and well. Free shipping for many products! a slower burning powder, I suggest H-4227, LilGun, W-296,2400, HS6 or No. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: All with good results. They claim it is position insensitive but, I am not buying that. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. 3. (IV) Winners must undergo a background check (if required) and comply with all other federal, state and local laws. Its one of the few handgun loads short of a 44 magnum that may deter a bear; it will do more than that to wolves, hogs or large cats. My favorite powder for .357 Mag with 158 gr. grain bullets are the top choices for personal defense against "bad To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. I have your 66's cousin - a 66-1 4", which is my favorite shooter! of Bullseye alot as a . Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. The Hornady 140 grain FTX bullet is different from other 357 jacketed bullets a couple of important points need to be made right off: Cases will need to be trimmed to 1.240" instead of the usual 1.290". Bullseye is also good in .38 Special. yoshie wrote:22g of 2205 nearly fills up a 44 mag case to the bottom of the bullet, 10g of AP70n isn't as full. (Photo: Andy C). Some recommend 2400 powder. Then use whatever you can find cheap for 38 special right now. Try this load out for yourself and after fixing up your sights, youll likely be impressed by the groups it can produce. 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. My most-used load these days in a .357 Magnum sixgun is the Lyman #358156GC bullet over 14.0 grains of #2400. grain JHP with 583 ft. lbs. 28 gauge. back in the 1930s) should reach over 1500 f.p.s. When Im researching guns and I find myself in that fevered moment where I must have a new treasure, my most common check against excess is a simple mental test: 1) Is it going to do anything my .357 Magnums wont do? According to Quickload .357 data using a .357, 158, Sierra JSP FN 8340. Winchester Smokeless Ball Powder. You can add Hodgdon Lil'Gun for heavier bullet in the .357 Magnum. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, State Agency: It has been my favorite .357Mag load for 40+yr. The reason I moved to Alliant Power Pro 300MP was I was impressed with what I read about it and have found it to be very clean burning, relatively low muzzle flash, accurate and can get a 150 to 250 more fps while still keeping well within the SAAMI 35,000 psi limit. Thanks for all the input guys. I have found these to be useful practice and That's not what you asked at all. I also like to load a 148 grain wadcutter with Autocomp, and find its superbly accurate with more thump but better range to 50 yards. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: Buffalo Bore offers a hard-hitting, high-velocity 180-grain JHP loading well-suited to taking deer-sized game at 50 yards or so. The aforementioned 180 grain lead bullet will give you a definite advantage, especially in bowling pin shooting, while keeping the costs controllable. I agree with @Knob Creek on the clays though. Trail Boss is an awesome powder for loading the 158 grain semiwadcutter to moderate magnum levels, retaining good performance and fun without inducing arthritis. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, Altor Pistols, P.O. 1.590 in. with unavoidable grey area. The bullet gets a clean kill without fragmenting. Something that might not handle a double charge even from it. were measured in a 6" S&W revolver barrel using Speer cases and Always used 2400 for that and my .44. Winchester Rifle Primers. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. 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). (I) Giveaway ends December 31, 2022. No you will not. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. Even though two bullets have the same weight, they may have considerably different bearing surfaces and other characteristics that alter their performance and chamber pressure characteristics. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. I have H110 for my 357 Magnum hot loads however, not recommended for lead bullets due to needing to keep the velocity down. I dont worry about the power factor much because CAS threshold is so low, its not worth the tiny savings in recoil against having to compensate for a two inch high point of impact. 7. 357 caliber. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. 2) Am I likely to shoot it more often than my .357s? Great powder for the heaviest .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum and .44 Magnum loads. I highly recommend using 2 different powders to achieve the best results or those 2 very different rounds. Several of these can also be used in rifle cartridges, so its good to have It was not long before Winchester Model 1892s originally in .32-20 were converted to .357 Magnum. Jul 22, 2015. )(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. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. A forum community dedicated to Smith & Wesson firearm owners and enthusiasts. I've found it to be a good all around powder for most straight wall handgun cartridges. You can try bowling pin shooting or metallic silhouette. You need a faster powder for the .38 and you do for the .357. Feb 15, 2017. (I) Giveaway ends February 28, 2023. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. When you want to go up to heavier loads in the mag cases try IMR4227 or 2400. This load in a 5-1/2 Ruger New Model Flat-Top clocks out at 1,333 fps. Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, State Agency: Powders .) Berry does not recommend running these over 1250 FPS, but all the 357 mag base loads are above 1250 FPS. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, 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. The versatility of loads for the .357 cartridge means that it excels as an all-purpose handgun round, suitable for just about every shooting activity imaginable: For recreational shooting, full-tilt .357 Magnum loads are pretty intense for extended sessions on both the hands and the wallet out of most revolvers. For large game, the Hornady FTX projectiles reign supreme. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Prizes will not be awarded if illegal in jurisdiction of winners. They shoot very accurately out of my Model 586. 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. For midrange loads I use Power Pistol, and for full magnum loads I use 2400. Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, State Agency: Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. A Magnum primer will help get a complete burn with HP38/W231. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. 6 shots and point the muzzle upwards before each shot across a chronograph and 6 shots with the muzzle pointed down over the same chronograph. Winners must respond within 30 days of receiving notification or an alternate winner will be selected. This loading breaks 1,340 fps in my four-inch barrel Python. Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Bestseller No. I want something that best suits a newbie to reloading. I load this bullet over 13.0 grains of H110 and 12.0 grains of #2400. For me, I use 231 for light plinkers in .357 mag with 125 grain cast bullets. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. check out the. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: GUNS Magazine, GOM April 2023, P.O. Just depends on what kinds of loads you plan to shoot. Neither The High Road nor any of its directors, members, managers, employees, agents, vendors, or suppliers will be liable for any direct, indirect, general, bodily injury, compensatory, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages including, without limitation, lost profits or revenues, costs of replacement goods, loss or damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use this forum or any services associated with this forum, or damages from the use of or reliance on the information present on this forum, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. I use 4.2 grs. These Speer velocities When tactical lights first came out, we all thought the 50 lumens they offered was astounding and could never get better. ticket for many big game hunting applications and for defense in the Below, are three loaded rounds. If you enjoy the forum please consider supporting it by signing up for aNES Membership The benefits pay for the membership many times over. My Speer manual says that Magnum Primers need to be used with w296 and h110 has anyone loaded these powders with standard primers and if so was there any difference? I use both bullseye and 231 for 38 special. No purchase necessary. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! 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. Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. Teach them the truth, and let them sort thru the cobwebs of liberalism that have infested their minds. Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, State Agency: CCI Primers - Per 1000. 2205 isn't the best choice in handgun length barrels, where it shines is rifle length barrels.I use 2205 in 44 mag hunting load and 22 hornet, Ap70n in 32, 38, 9mm, 357 and 44 mag target loads. I highly recommend using 2 different powders to achieve the best results or those 2 very different rounds. I love it because of how well it meters in my Dillon powder measure. But in those three disciplines, the .357s potential is going untapped, you could argue. While visiting a gun shop south of us a year or so ago they recommended against 2400. ), (See note on Powders below or read all about various The firearm hobby is a broad one, with many subdivisions of interest and activity. For most of my big-bore sixgun loads I use straight wheelweights for loads under 1,100 fps; however, with the smaller diameter .357 Magnum bullets I prefer a harder alloy and normally mix lead and type metal in equal amounts. HP 38 is forgiving and easy on the recoil. Life is worth living make every minute of every day count for you. Lets cut to the chase. The big advantage with the rifle is the fact it is not only easier to shoot at longer ranges but it also picks up significant muzzle velocity over a sixgun barrel. .357 hunting loads can be tweaked to take deer sized game and smaller. If part of your plinking enjoyment is testing new handloads for flat shooting and serious speed, the .357 is a cartridge chemists dream. Some people might think this is too little gun for a humane kill on a whitetail; this is misguided. Can you do it? Most likely I'll be loading lead bullets. Copyright. If you had 2400 or similar powder you would be set up perfect for magnum lead loads. For the 140 grain JHP the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, State Agency: Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. You find load data for cartridges in caliber .357 Magnum with all common powders and bullets by clicking the "Loads in this caliber" button above. My second choice for light loads would be Winchester 231 or Hodgdon HP-38 which are the same powder. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's The Handgun Reloading Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. bullets to a MV of 1335 fps, and 17.5 grains of 2400 will drive the All Rights Reserved, it doesnt show its potential unless you start handloading it. From my perspective in this stage of my life if I could have only one centerfire rifle, it would be a .357 Magnum levergun, with my first choice being the Marlin 1894. that can be adapted to all types of activity. However, load them in the Henry Big Boy and we pick up 375 fps and 250 fps respectively. Accuracy can be greatly refined through reloading, though I would go factory for self defense. cast, but bullet is unstable and not I think I'll start with Unique. Your trying to do what I was trying to do for a whole year. And the .45 Schofield cowboy loads recorded lower velocities than expected but delivered excellent accuracy. I too have used Alliant 2400, it makes an excellent full/hunting load. The same thing happened 20 years later with the new .44 Magnum and the Winchester Model 1892, which had originally been chambered in .44-40. Any thoughts? Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. The .357 remains the best selling of all magnum handgun cartridges and among the top 10 best selling handgun cartridges. Shellholders: Lee #1 FPS) (unless at least using a Gas Check) (with pure lead wadcutters, do not If handgun hunting is your thing, or you want to carry a revolver for protecting from four-legged predators in the wild, the FTX bullet doesnt provide as much benefit as it does in a rifle. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2021. Historically .357 Mag. . This morning I shot my first 357mag handloads in my Ruger GP-100. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. but only the gas check versions will normally work with the heavier loads. Reloading Components Manual, 14th edition Lyman Piston & Revolver ", http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show58-SCW-results, Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to 0 Comments. Let me be the 1st to say that you can never go wrong with Unique. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. JavaScript is disabled. for the magnum pistol loads and for rifle. and 8 lb. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. I do like H110 in the .357 and .44 in both the revolvers and the carbines. Experiment and I am sure you will find something that shoots well in your gun, I have. fps, and a maximum load of 17.2 grains of H110 will drive the same The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. At the VERY least, use a copper Gas Check lead bullet or a copper plated bullet. If you are looking for a target/plinking load for your 357's I have found using 5.5 grains of Unique behind either a 158 grain LSWC or Rainier Plated bullet to be very accurate and pleasurable to shoot. A shooter using the .357 must limit himself to broad-side shots on deer. section of the Speer Reloading Manual Number 14 Unique is a wonderful choice, but as Beagle333 stated I cannot find any. These figures are all for a 4" New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, State Agency: 07-24-2009, 06:32 PM #12. claybird. small game loads. No purchase necessary. In the .357 for heavy loads I have come to love Hodgdon's Lil'Gun w/magnum primers. Read More Handloading Articles Any brand-Small Pistol (Magnum) Details. I have been reloading the .357 Magnum since the middle 1960's. I have found Winchester W231 and Hodgdon HS-6 powders excellent for low and medium velocity loads and H-110, W296 and Hercules 2400 powders excellent for . Both the Browning B92 and the Rossi Model 92 were based on the Winchester 1892, while the Marlin used a modernized version of their original 1894 levergun. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. I used 13 gr of Alliant's 2400 under a 125 gr. Box 488, Escondido, CA 92033. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. . 10 gauge. I don't want to blow myself up right away. Can't seem to find any load data for these specific bullets. The 1:20 tests at 100, 200 and 300 yards proved that with a rifle length barrel, any commercially available bullet will . of what some consider a forgotten Magnum! Factory warranties may apply in some cases. Now this rifle is ready for use by several generations of our family. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. I have If you have Here, I like to shoot a .357 magnum case loaded with a copper-plated 158 grain flat point projectile and a Bullseye charge calibrated to the gun to just make the power factor of 105. (Photo: Andy C). Gregory, I've tried over the years, if I was "tailoring" a load to a specific handgun (especially barrel length), to pay attention to the "burn rate" of the powder. (I) Giveaway ends March 31, 2023. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. This same load is awesome in Marlin lever guns, but you might have to modify your bullet a bit depending on what you shoot; Ive seen some Ubertis that didnt care for the rounded flatpoint bullet profile. AA#9 and a few others in the same burn rate range are . This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. They show 2400 as the best powder to use for reloading the .357 Magnum cartridge. Contest void where prohibited by law. 38 Special - +P 125 Grain SJHP - Remington HTP - 500 Rounds - Best Low Recoil 38 Special Ammo. (Photo: Andy C). Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: Also 231, which is a completely different type of powder and meters better. They are all determined experimentally. Your mileage may vary. The .357 Magnum was developed as a joint effort between Smith & Wesson (S&W) and Winchester, and was formally introduced in 1935. Much cheaper to load your own. These are typically sports dominated by the 45 ACP and 44 Magnum. I've considered H110, but didn't know if it would be a good "all around" powder. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. One for heavy loads and one for light. found the 140-146 grain bullets to be a good all-around choice for use As great as the .357 is, it doesnt show its potential unless you start handloading it. I'd be happy with 1300 or 1400. all magnum handgun cartridges and among the top 10 best selling handgun 45 Colt guns are popular for authenticitys sake, but .357 guns are more practical from a cost standpoint. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. unique seems to work for all my handgun loads. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. All of these bullets (below) can be used successfully in the .357 Magnum rifle While the revolver divisions of IPSC and IDPA are dwindling in participation numbers, theyre extremely rewarding to focus on. If the tolerances are close between minimum and maximum loads, imagine what the effect of different bullets might be. For heavy loads, the Speer 296 fan. 5.8 gr. Unique and Winchester 231 seem to be two common powders that show up under both calibers in the Hornady reloading manual. upper mid, etc. First time using lead cast bullets. .357 Magnum hunting loadout. Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Cheers! Maryland Department of Natural Resources, State Agency: Mississippi Deptartment of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, State Agency: . I also want to reload .38's with it. engine block. Sounds like you used a standard primer. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Heavy Is Accurate. My friend the late John Wootters raised this question in an article from 1983 and even before this, in November 1982, Ken Waters published Pet Loads for the .357 Magnum Carbine.. 231 is fine for a 38 load but not slow enough for a full house 357. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. containers. JHP makes an excellent short barrel load. Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, State Agency: sufficiently flat for small game hunting. , to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I'm a little OCD when it comes to reloading and just have to try everything so I can see what the differences are. 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. If you dont handload, fear notthe .357 is one of the easiest rounds to learn on. The four most common for magnum .357 loads would probably be Alliant 2400, Alliant #9, Hodgdon H110, Winchester W-296. What powder is best for reloading 357 magnum hunting loads, using 180gr bullets? In the 1:16 16.25 barrels, we tested loads from subsonic .38 Special to a stout .357 Maximum and everything in between. Some of the components John uses for the .357 Magnum for leverguns. No. recommended), (you can try 3.3 gr. I have gotten the best results/grouping with all three using 18 grains of 300MP with Hornady 158 grain XTP's. For plinking and target loads Hodgdon's Univeral Clay's w/regular small pistol primers has become my favorite. I'm assuming I can just use any 170 gr bullet data but want to make sure. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. Theres no single cartridge that can do everything, especially not with affordability in mind. 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. guys", but have not provided top accuracy in my .357 handguns. The last one, a brand-new Remington/Marlin, came from my local gun shop a couple months back. These two have always worked best for me. Associated taxes and fees are the responsibility of winners. personal loads where noted. The difference between the 158 and 180 grain bullets on the pins is remarkable. Left to right: 160 gr. Maximum versatility? If it's a hunting load or full power defense load your after, a slower powder designed for magnums will give you more versatility. Theres load data for pretty much all of them in 38 special. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, State Agency: There are now 25 states with so-called Constitutional carry and Florida appears to be approaching permitless carry, which translates to more citizens S&W Set The Bar For Magnum Handgun Performance 50 Years Ago.