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Offline Selmer

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.357 Magnum loads - 158 and 180 gr.
« on: October 02, 2008, 08:22:47 AM »
I'm loading shells for a good friend for his New Model Ruger Blackhawk .357 Magnum.  I don't have experience with this cartridge, unless .357 Maximum in and Encore counts.  I'll be using 158 gr. RNFP PB cast boolits and RNFP 180 gr. GC boolits dropped from a SAECO #354 mould.  Any suggestions for loads are appreciated, I have Unique, Blue Dot, Bullseye, H110, and AA#9 that would be suitable for the magnum.  Thanks for the help!
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Re: .357 Magnum loads - 158 and 180 gr.
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2008, 09:28:47 AM »
Bullseye and unique both work well for the 158s and the H110 is what I use for my 180s, FN hardcast at 180gr are my favorite hunting load,  I pretty much use a max load of H110 and the penitration is awsume.
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Re: .357 Magnum loads - 158 and 180 gr.
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2008, 11:42:35 AM »
Selmer

These 2 loads work well in both my revolver's and my singleshot rifle .

158g cast = 5.5g Unique @ just under 1000 fps

180g cast = 14g 2400 @ just over 1100 fps

Both loads use a CCI small pistol primer .

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