Some results with a 3" Model 60 in 357 Magnum

[BKS]

THESE WERE SAFE IN MY GUN-FOLLOW YOUR MANUALS


I have been looking for a loading above 38spl +P and in the low end of 357 Mag loads for my 3" model 60. These wont be loads to shoot a lot of but a solid load for the gun.

357 Magnum
WSP
110gr XTP

7.5grs of 231 15 shot average 1180 SD 41. This is .5gr below starting load
Least amount of muzzle flash of anything tested, CLEAN

15.0 grs of 2400 10 shot average 1106 SD 42
16.0 grs of 2400 10 shot average 1167 SD 28
16.5 grs of 2409 10 shot average 1159 SD 17
Bright Muzzle flash - Dirty,

8.5grs of Power Pistol 10 shot average 1133 SD 41
9.0grs of Power Pistol 10 shot average 1224 SD 17
9.5grs of Power Pistol 10 shot average 1252 SD 25
Clean but muzzle flash rivals 296/H110

Recoil was mild with all loads, no flat primers, very easy extraction

 

[243winxb]

Your loads in the 3" M60 at a weight of. 23.2 oz should soak up some recoil. My 10 oz 38+P is not user friendly. Recoil worse then a big old M29 , 44 mag.

Your guns adjustable sights, a big plus for accuracy.

 

[BKS]

Definitely. My 442 Airweight is loaded with wadcutters for that reason.

 

[v8stang289]

It's funny how subjective recoil can be. My wife and I have never found an unpleasant 38+p load out of an airweight 637 with Hogue Bantams or an airlite 360pd with factory grips.
I think a lot of it has to do with hand size and shape. My model 29 or model 69 even with medium loads are more unpleasant to me than the J frames.

The airlite with a heavy 357 load however, is VERY unpleasant.

To the OP, seems like that 231 load might be the ticket, and more economical than the others as well.

 

[Hondo 60]

I agree, hand size & shape can affect felt recoil.

But grips make a big difference too.
I have a Charter 38 Spl with rubber grips.
I changed to some smallish wood grips, shot about 18 rounds & immediately put the rubbers back on.
What a world of difference.

Just my 2¢ worth. YMMV

 

[AJC1]

Silhouette has flash suppressant and I was looking at the new tcm powder and I believe it does as well if fireballs are not your thing.