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357mag loads question
« on: October 06, 2010, 04:30:19 PM »
ok i thought the haniholic thing was a joke but i am finding out that it is no joke.  i i just picked up a bc45/70 with a factory fitted  357mag.   this may be a stupid question when handloading for the 357 do i use the same charge as for a pistol?   i have .38 158gr swc for plinking.  another site mentioned using 35rem bullets??   thanks.
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Re: 357mag loads question
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2010, 04:44:33 PM »
All the pistol loads within SAAMI spec should be fine for your handi also.  In addition, there are different loads, some using rifle powders in some data for rifles/carbines.  I get a number of loads from Handloads.com for pistol cartridges in rifles.  Might want to check them out.  8)  This is a link to the .357 Magnum loads for 158 gr. bullets, but you can use the pull down to change the weight bullets to be used.  I've gotten some great loads from their database.  8)

http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=357%20Magnum&Weight=158&type=rifle&Order=Powder&Source=
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Re: 357mag loads question
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2010, 05:14:44 PM »
thanks for the info.
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Re: 357mag loads question
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2010, 05:54:34 PM »
Most load books have data for both handgun and carbine with the .357.
Get a good manual like Lyman.
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Re: 357mag loads question
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2010, 06:04:04 PM »
Use the same load for the rifle as you do for the pistol.  The velocity gain is tremendous, 300 to over 400 fps over a 4 to 6 in revolver with top loads of W-296/ H-110 or LilGun.  IMR 4227 and Accurate #9 are a couple other good powders.  Enjoy the addiction, it's a good ride. ;) ;D  DP
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Re: 357mag loads question
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2010, 03:04:44 AM »
Welcome to the addiction the only cure is more handi's, any safe pistol loads will be fine in your 357.
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