.357

Hi all, I'm new to cast bullets and just need some advice on my crimps. I built a load workup with BE86 at 7.0, 7.2, 7.4, with a rimrock 158gr lswc. How do these crimps look?

Hi all - I'm working up some rounds for my Rossi R92 16" .357 and I'd like to roll some for hunting whitetail here on the East Coast. So far, I've been reloading SWCHP 158 gr Hornady Frontier Lead since I already have a stock of them, but I imagine these aren't ideal for hunting. Probably a 158...

Hi all! I'm finishing up my loading sessions for my auto pistol cartridges this weekend and moving on to loading .357 and .44 magnum light/midrange target loads. I scored an 8lb keg of be86 and I love it for 9mm. I've been doing some research on our favorite forum and it looks like be86 will...

Happy Friday all! I am making this post to reach out to other owners of new gen Colt Python revolvers, I have had mine for roughly a month now and have taken it on a couple trips to the range. Honestly I couldn't be happier with the revolver, it looks great, feels well machined as it can get...

Recently acquired a Rossi R92 16" in .357 Magnum. Years ago, I started into reloading .38 Special and .357 mag for my S&W 686+ and I've been nagged by the temptation of a lever rifle in the same caliber. Finally pulled the trigger, so to speak - I've read about the issues with fit & finish and...

.45 ACP: It works because of the sheer size of the round. It doesn't need to expand to be potentially effective. In smaller guns, .45 often doesn't expand, until you reach like a 4.5"+ barrel. When it does expand, expansion is large, and penetration is decent as well. .Velocity is low...

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I'm looking for a semi-automatic 9mm pistol. My maximum budget is 500 dollars but I want to spend 400 or less. I haven't really looked at guns over 400. The best I can find that are legal in California are the Ruger Security 9, SAR B6C, and Beretta APX. The Smith &...

9mm/The King: Adequate ballistics for self-defense use with quality Hollow Points, which are plenty. Best capacity, the variety of gun size options, recoil is mild (depending on size of gun). .40/The Optimal Powerhouse: This is the best go-to if what you desire is best firepower. Big expansion...

I’m a little confused when it comes to sectional density and revolver calibers for defense against predators or even hunting. From my understanding, the smaller the diameter bullet will have a higher sectional density (given the bullet weights are the same). So why does everyone suggest a...

When loading my first Speer 158 gr JHP into a .357 magnum case, I neglected to notice that the die in the press was one that expands the mouth for the bullet. OK, it was quite late and it had been a long day. The result was that the bullet was seated rather deeply, and I'm sure the powder charge...

I was finally able to get out and do some load testing to see if I could find my carbines favorite. The results were disappointing to say the least. These are my five shot results at 50 yrds. All using Starline brass and a tree limb as a rest. CCI 500’s were used in everything except the H110...

I’ve recently started loading for a .357mag carbine and am seeing some load data that goes against what I’ve read about H110/296. It has always been my understanding that this powder needs a near full to compressed load for reliable function. With a 158gr bullet Hodgdon lists a starting charge...

Hello everyone! I’m looking into purchasing a lever action rifle chambered in .357 mag, and I’m debating between a Marlin 1894, or the Henry Big Boy steel. The lack of a loading gate on the Henry doesn’t bother me, but I would like to purchase the higher quality rifle. I’ve heard the Henry has...

So, ever since I discovered I could shoot 110 grain .357 ammunition without pain, I’ve been carrying my GP100 revolver more regularly. What I’d like to find is a way to carry a belt pouch or two of spare ammunition. These could be leather or nylon. Anything with 6 rounds or more is fine, but if...

I recently picked up some .357 Speer 200g TMJ bullets , on a whim. Now as I'm looking through my reloading manuals, I'm not seeing many loads for this bullet. Looking for input from those folks that have loaded this bullet.