Author Topic: More 357 maximum tests (Read 1046 times)

mag41vance · « **on:** March 13, 2004, 11:18:04 AM »

Finally got my reloading stuff set up, and the 357 maxi is my first ever attempt at reloading.
The results:

MSP Ret · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2004, 11:41:54 AM »

As we used to say after sighting in our hunting rifles,..."Dead Deer!!!". Looks like you are on the right track, have fun and good shooting!!!....<><.... :grin:

Leftoverdj · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2004, 12:52:47 PM »

Cast is a world unto itself, and those are mighty good results for a first time out. I'd be inclined to throw that first shot in the first group out if it came from a cold clean barrel.

The 170 grain bullet is clearly trying to shoot. The four touching tell you that. A little wiggling around with the powder charge should improve things a lot.

handirifle · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2004, 03:46:36 PM »

I never had much luck with cast bullets, but those that do told me to remember one thing, faster is not always better with cast bullets.

I read once in a magazine that a good rifle seems to always like near max charges (jacketed ammo) but that doesn't seem to be true for cast bullets.

handirifle · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2004, 03:48:46 PM »

I think I would try tweaking that H4227 load and the 150gr too. That is looking real promising.

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2004, 02:18:38 PM »

Looks alot like what I've been getting outta my max, gonna try some of DJs cast bullets tommarow if the weather will let me. My Max hasn't shown a real prefrence yet on bullet size but I like the way you can hear the 180gr lead hit the backstop a thump like that has gotta hurt.

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