.357 magnum

Hi all, I just ordered 1600 rimrock 158gr lswc for my 686 smith. I've had some suggestions on the forum that 7.3gr be86 is a good load for a mid-range .357 using an extreme 158gr plated swc. Will plated load data work for lead bullets in this caliber with this bullet? I can only find data from...

Hi all - I've been reloading for about 5 years now. I initially got into it as a curiosity, to better understand ammunition, enjoy greater control over performance and save money. The adage is true - you don't necessarily save money with reloading, but you shoot a lot more. Soon after, I...

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...

Hi all, I'm putting in an order soon for some RMR 147gr fmj smiley bullets for my .357 mag 686+. I'm looking for some midrange starting loads for target practice ( don't want to waste my stash of h110 but ill probably sacrifice some in the name of education) i am curious about h110 load data...

Anyone out there using cfe pistol for mid range loads for .44 and .357? I've tried 12gr cfe .44 mag under a 200gr xtp, cci 300, winchester 3x fired brass, 1.590 coal, SD 16, ES 51, avg 1265. Any experience with CFE loads for these calibers? Groups were ok at 10 yds, 2 inches offhand, probably me...

Hello all, Had a testing session this weekend with several loads for my .44 mag and .357 magnum smith's. For the .357 686+, 4 inch barrel, using 158gr xtp hp's and fp's over 15.5gr h110, cci 550, coal 1.575, starline brass, I recorded a large difference in SD and ES between the two bullet...

Hello all - It's been a while; I've spent the last year trying to stay healthy, and buying guns and ammo that strike my fancy; assuming they can be found and bought without breaking the bank. I've been trying to fill in my collection with long wished-for additions; most of which fortunately...

Has anyone tried shooting 9mm bullets through a .38 special/.357 magnum? I have. (Because I'm a spinster!)

Hello all, I have been a hunter and firearms enthusiast for about 15 years but have just purchased a .357 and reloading supplies this year (worst possible time to get into reloading, I know). I want to be safe in this new endeavor and have many questions regarding my hodgepodge assembly of...

I have a Blackhawk that's over 40 years old but however the chambers are very tight. Two of the chambers I have issues inserting ammunition in, and one of the chambers I had to use a punch to unload the chamber (was a live round, was just unloading the gun.) After inspecting the round which I...

Good afternoon. I have been thinking of purchasing either a Model 66 Combat Magnum or a Model 19 Classic. Both have a 4.25 inch barrel and both in .357 Mag. I was wondering how long either would last me assuming I shoot 75% .38 and 25% .357 in them. I'm hoping that they would last me the rest of...

I got my 1894CS back in March and I love this little guy that packs a punch! I love the compatibility of the .357 & .38 caliber ammunition, it’s compact and light weight, and I love the fact that it fires pistol ammo so that I can go to my local gun range and do target practice with no hassle...

Okay, here is the story, if you don't want to read it, skip to the next paragraph. ;) I was helping a friend reload some .357 mag yesterday, and it has been a while since either of us had done it. We both remember the basics, but we have forgotten some of the tricks we use. I'm sure some of you...

According to Hodgon's official website, the starting and maximum loads for a 158 gr. cast LSWC, .357 mag, go from 3.4 to 5.0 grains, under W231 powder. Nonetheless, on "Lyman 47th Reloading handbook" (1994), maximum and starting loads for 158 gr. Linotype .38 spl are virtually the same for...

I recently ordered a 3 die carbide set from RCBS for .38 special and .357 magnum from amazon. I got the set in the mail today and was surprised to see that both the sizing and seating dies were labeled 380 AUTO. Upon further inspection I discovered that amazon (or someone, but I assume amazon)...

In short: IMO there is a lot of unfullfilled potential in heavy .357 Magnum bullets - manufacturers treat the heavier bullets as "hunting only" while properly designed heavy bullets can be great for SD. Nowadays pretty much all self-defence .357 Magnum lodas are v. high velocity bullets...

I haven't been shopping for wheel gun target ammo in a long time so I'm wondering if it's a continuation of the great ammo shortage begun ~Jan 2009. I'm looking for .357 and .44 WC or SWC but cannot find it. I don't like to pay to put JHPs through paper and I especially like the nice clean...

Hello! This is my first post (and topic) in here, but I have lurked this board for a few years and thanks to you all, my knowledge about firearms, physics etc. has greatly expanded. Thank you for all of this. However, there are a few questions that, I think, have never been asked or answered...