Centella
Member
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2023
- Messages
- 95
Hello friends,
I have been handloading 357 magnum for a few months now with great results. Thanks to the advice from knowledgeable people on this forum I've kept things fun and safe. I am happy with my loads, in terms of consistency and accuracy. However, I would love to be able to produce a load that matches some of the factory ammo out there in terms of felt recoil. Yes, feeling a harder kick as I'm shooting is part of the fun for me, so occasionally I will buy factory stuff just for that.
The round I would like to replicate is the Federal American Eagle 158gr JSF 357 magnum. At 25 yards, this round produces 494 ft-lbs of energy, and travels at 1187 ftps (acording to Federal). But velocity and energy aside, I just wanna be able to replicate that solid kick. Surely most of you have experienced this round so you know what I'm talking about.
Please note that I mostly use plated or jacketed bullets (Berry's or Precision Delta), and I shoot out of a S&W 686 plus 6 inch.
Thanks!
I have been handloading 357 magnum for a few months now with great results. Thanks to the advice from knowledgeable people on this forum I've kept things fun and safe. I am happy with my loads, in terms of consistency and accuracy. However, I would love to be able to produce a load that matches some of the factory ammo out there in terms of felt recoil. Yes, feeling a harder kick as I'm shooting is part of the fun for me, so occasionally I will buy factory stuff just for that.
The round I would like to replicate is the Federal American Eagle 158gr JSF 357 magnum. At 25 yards, this round produces 494 ft-lbs of energy, and travels at 1187 ftps (acording to Federal). But velocity and energy aside, I just wanna be able to replicate that solid kick. Surely most of you have experienced this round so you know what I'm talking about.
Please note that I mostly use plated or jacketed bullets (Berry's or Precision Delta), and I shoot out of a S&W 686 plus 6 inch.
Thanks!