357 Sig Bullet Question

[viper7342]

HI All,
I am preparing to start loading my own ammo for the 357 Sig and was wondering if anyone could tell me if standard no frills Remington 124 Grain JHP bullets would work for this purpose since I already have some... Any info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[evan price]

Most likely will NOT work. The standard 9mm bullet has a long ogive with a gradual taper. The 357 Sig has a rather small area of the case neck to grab and hold the bullet in place. When you set a regular 9mm bullet in a 357 Sig case to the right OAL it is usually deep enough that the area of the bullet in the case mouth is part of the ogive taper area. Confirm for yourself before you just take this as gospel however.
I find that a truncated cone style bullet works better in 357 Sig because the side of the bullet is straight further towards the nose of the bullet and can sit deeper in the case and still have a full-diameter section in the case mouth.

 

[glockky]

I have just started reloading 357 sig but i have read that some hollowpoints will work. So far all I have loaded is 125 gr flat point rainiers. I found them by searching on midway in the reviews section on 9mm bullets and noticed that people had recommended the flat point rainiers for 357 sig , you might give that a try for the bullets you are wanting to load.

 

[snuffy]

I am preparing to start loading my own ammo for the 357 Sig and was wondering if anyone could tell me if standard no frills Remington 124 Grain JHP bullets would work for this purpose

Got a picture--- or a link to where they're for sale? If so, then we could tell you by looking if they would work.

 

[RB98SS]

The Remington 124gr JHP's will work as I've loaded many of them. I doubt the round nose NATO style would.

124 Montana Gold JHP's, 115 Zero JHP's, and 124 Hornady XTP's all will work.

 

[ReloaderFred]

The standard Remington 124 gr. JHP will work in the 357 Sig, but none of the Remington Golden Sabre bullets will work, due to the step at the beginning of the ogive. I've loaded the "regular" Remington 124 gr. JHP in my 357 Sig and they do work at maximum OAL.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[viper7342]

Got a picture--- or a link to where they're for sale? If so, then we could tell you by looking if they would work.

Snuffy,
Here is a link to a picture of the bullet I am talking about http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=1601153259

 

[hAkron]

Rainier 124gr flat points are a popular choice. I have used Berry's 124 plated HP with good results. The best choice seems to be either a hollow point or a hollow based bullet with a truncated cone shape. The reason is the HP or HB bullets have a longer shank area for the neck to grab on to. I really like the Lee Factory crimp die for 357 Sig. I also like to two step resize my 357 Sig brass first in a .40 S&W Carbide die, then in a 357 Sig sizer die. Many of us do this to avoid using case lube.

 

[Chuck Perry]

I have been loading Hornady 125g HAP's without issue in the SIG. I have played with this round on and off since it was first introduced. The single best tool I have found for reloading it is a 4CH and Die cannelure tool. A good taper crimp into the cannelure solves all bullet setback issues with this round. I don't know why manufacturers aren't doing this on loaded ammo, or offering components already cut with a cannelure.

 

[simon_rook]

I also like to two step resize my 357 Sig brass first in a .40 S&W Carbide die, then in a 357 Sig sizer die. Many of us do this to avoid using case lube.

Thanks for the tip! Glad I stuck my head in here

 

[ReloaderFred]

Chuck Perry,

I've added cannelures to around 10,000 357 Sig bullets, most of them Berry's 124 and 115 gr. FP bullets. I cannelure every bullet I load for this caliber, and use a powder that fills the case, Accurate #9. Between the cannelure and the compressed powder charge, bullet setback isn't an issue.

I don't think most reloaders will take the extra step to add a cannelure, but those who do find it solves the setback problem with the short neck and seems to improve accuracy as well.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[Gik-tal]

I've been loading the Montana Gold 125GR. SIG FMJ with great results, they are now making a hollow point for this but I have not tried it yet.

 

[hAkron]

I use the Lee factory crimp die with my Sig loads and i think it does a great job. I'm going to order the redding micrometer seating die because I'm having issues seating Hornady XTP 124gr JHP's with my Lee seating die without them coming out crooked.

 

[HK SD9 Tactical]

Just bought a powder dispenser from Hornady and I get the free bullet reward. I am looking at something for a .357 Sig. Does anybody know if this bullet will work for a .357 Sig load?

http://www.hornady.com/store/9mm-.355-115-gr-HP-XTP/

Thanks

 

[hAkron]

Just bought a powder dispenser from Hornady and I get the free bullet reward. I am looking at something for a .357 Sig. Does anybody know if this bullet will work for a .357 Sig load?

http://www.hornady.com/store/9mm-.355-115-gr-HP-XTP/

Thanks

The 124 grain XTP are for sure listed in the latest Hornady manual for 357 Sig, but they just barely seat to the suggested COL before the shank disappears into the case mouth, so I would bet the 115's would be really tough to seat properly. I would go 124 with 9.5gr of Alliant Blue Dot. Blue Dot has done well for me in the Sig. It meters well, fills up the case, burns pretty clean with very little unburned powder, and shoots a cool looking flame from the muzzle. I understand many 357 Sig reloaders have good luck with AA powder but I have no experience with it.

 

[HK SD9 Tactical]

Guess that I'll just have to keep them for my 9mm then. This is the only free bullet for .355 that Hornady is offering right now.

 

[hAkron]

I just checked the Hornady manual and they DO list the 115 XTP, they also list the 100 grain, and the 90 grain. They have the same COL for all of them, but I think practical application would show that these lighter and shorter bullets would be problematic. You could probably get away with the 115's if your gun can chamber a bullet seated longer than their suggested COL of 1.14", but seated deep enough that the neck of the cartridge had enough shank to ensure a tight grip. You are going to have a lot less frustration with the 124 or heavier bullets. The Rainier 124 HB flat point and the Berry's 124 HP are very popular because the void for the hollow base or the hollow point are made up for by having a longer shank. The Lee Factory Crimp die is very very helpful in avoiding setback issues with 357 Sig as it crimps the whole area above the shoulder againt the bullet.