Reloading 357 magnum rifle data booklet

It shot magnums just as good as lrs even though the magnum bullet were just one thousandth oversize. The hottest 357 round you can buy or load can not match a good 2235. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Aug 12, 2016 wow, went from normalish 357 watered down loads to a 927 ft lb monster load. The minimum load listed in the hornady manual for w296 and a 140gr. For some this might be ammunition cultural overload.

The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. The 2400 seemed to do better velocity wise in shorter barrels, while the h110296 might give a velocity edge in longer barrels i only did limited testing, 1 day with the chrono out and 2 revolvers. The terminal performance achieved is quickly approaching that of 5. Hodgdon, imr and winchester powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. The data may show that lil gun operates at close to 20,000cup less from other powders but my case. The energy level sounds awesome for the little gun. Oct 24, 2011 whats your recipe for 357 cowboy action reloads. However, hodgdons 2012 annual manual lists loads for lilgun only with 158grain and heavier bullets. Im picking up a rossi 357 38 20 lever action rifle, and im looking for some suggestions on good combinations of bulletpowders. We offer books from all of the major bullet manufacturers as well as references for revolver, rifle and shotgun loads.

The browning was dropped in 1986 but the marlin and rossi remain and we also have the. I use 2205 in 44 mag hunting load and 22 hornet, ap70n in 32, 38, 9mm, 357 and 44 mag target loads. To show you just how versatile this powder is, i wanted to share some load data with you all for some of my standard loads non magnum. Even my lyman cast load manual doesnt have any load data. A rifles action demands a more exact cartridge length. Including, free printable targets, tips, safety instructions and of course gun loads.

All reloading data in this article is for informational purposes only. Always crossreference with manufacturers load data. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. I was interested in finding out why or how the data from hornady 11. Furthermore, with the right load the magnum can easily break the 2,000fps mark. Before i would invest in a 357 mag lever, i could buybuild a great 6. Newer magnum cartridges eventually surpassed it in power, but not in popularity or usefulness. Id think the burn rate of unique would be about perfect for 1100 fps or so with 158g to 173g boolits. To view this reloading guide in a pdf format, click the red button below. I did find some info in the 2010 hodgon reloading book, although it shows a longer barrel. Hodgdon powder is committed to the cowboy action game by providing the widest variety of pistol, rifle and shotshell data in the industry. Reloading equipment, methods, load data, powder and projectile information.

Min charge max charge optimal charge bullet make bullet type. They dont list them all for rifle, instead showing the ones their tests perform the best. Checking the hodgdon recipes, pistol and rifle recipes are the same, with the same pressures. To maximize performance, the ballistics experts at western powders, inc. This information and data may vary considerably depending on many factors, including the components used, component assembly, the type of firearm used, reloading techniques, safety precautions practiced, etc. I intend to do further testing with big bullets and lilgun and will post on site when i have data. Winchester 296 is a ball powder developed for large handgun loads. At this point, i prefer lil gun over h110 just for ease of metering. I tried 2205 in a 9 34 ruger super red hawk and there was lots of unburnt powder, it needed a really heavy crimp but. Using the jamison 357 maximum brass and cci small pistol magnum primers for 30 rounds i am ready for another day at the range with the 357 super mag and the chrono. Current reloading data takes these revisions into account. My old copy of metallic cartridge reloading lists 7. Ive used that load for years and it is a nice allaround load that.

From a 16 to 20 rifle barrel, velocities increase by an average of 500fps. Well, a while back i put in an order for a 4lb canister of this powder. Every gun is different and what works for me may not work well for you. The guns i used in my tests of some of the data were three 357 magnum rifles, the 20. The only difference that you need to concern yourself with is the load data for the two cartridges. Anyone out there in the interweb having success with any cast pills and unique. Looking for reloading data for 44 mag for use in a carbine. Our goal is to bring you everything you need to accurately reload your own weapon of choice, along with all the accessories to go with it. Blue dot should not be used in the 41 magnum cartridge all bullet weights. Obviously, slow burning powders will get you more velocity. Rheinmetall denel munition strives to deliver products of high standard to satisfy our customers. The powder charge weights listed in our data tables are maximum. You can help support this site, donate to handloads.

Lil gun is one the dont list, but many handloaders swear by it in their rifles. The information displayed on this site, including ballistic data, was derived from tightly controlled laboratory conditions. It works great with some plain based 158gr swc, and also some of the plain based 160gr mp 358640 hps. All my manuals show data for pistol, but i think the riflelength barrel would make a difference. For example, a number of cb loads in the old lyman manual show max loads of herco of over 11 gr for bullets from 121158 gr p117 of the 44th ed. For over 20 years it was simply known as the magnum, as there was no other. I have an 8 lb can of lil gun and have avoided using it for. Alliant powder safety notice reloading and reloading data. My main two uses for this rifle are going to be recreational target practice out to maybe 100150 yards with and without a scope. One book has data for 158 grain cast rn bullets over a max load of. If i shoot 357 magnum, then im gonna shoot a magnum. We used rob behrs new book, western powders handloading guide, for the following load data. However, hodgdons 2012 annual manual lists loads for lilgun only with 158 grain and heavier bullets. Need load data for 38 spl, to be fired in winchester 94, chambered for 357 magnum.

I generally avoid h110 as its small grain size tends to jam powder measures, it was always the biggest pain when i loaded a lot of. Semi automatic and single shot handguns, revolvers and other pistols. For shooting magnum velocity loads with 158 jacketed bullets, i like 15 gr of h110w296 and a spm primer. Some of the 110gr bullets are listed as being able to get up over 2000fps. Midsouth offers a good selection of reference books for reloading nearly any type of ammunition. Not a wrist breaker, but very accurate and definitely a magnum round. I have not tested this load and i do not know if it is what you need or not. Western powder loads for lever action carbines chuck hawks. Learn the easy way to reload your own rifle and pistol cartridges practical guides. Oct 17, 2017 the old, photocopied, one book one caliber series called.

I use the pistol data in my rifle, and work up to the most accurate load. The guns i used in my tests of some of the data were three 357 magnum rifles, the 20 inch barreled marlin, a 24 inch winchester 94, and a 24 inch navy mod. Rheinmetall denel munition provides propellants to manufacturers of ammunition for the sporting, hunting and the bisley markets, as well as directly to the reloading market. A rifle s action demands a more exact cartridge length. Today in this book i discover that the choices are different. While looking over the literature on reloading the 357 magnum round for handguns and rifles, i was reminded of the fact that velocities rarely resemble each other for the same loads from book to reloading book. Can a heavy 357 loads in a blackhawk approach 44 mag performance using 180 grain bullets. An ideal solution for loading 357 magnum, 44 magnum, and even 410bore shotshell ammunition, its high loading density. I shot that gun a lot over the decade and a half that i owned it. Hello all, ive searched but not found much recent data on midlevel load data for. I have used w296 and 158 grain 357 magnum swc with good success, especially with hitec coated bullets. Blue dot should not be used in the 357 magnum load using the 125 grain projectile blue dot recipes with heavier bullet weights as specified in alliant powders reloading guide are acceptable for use.

You need to double check your load data before trusting this book i have found some. Sameo with the 41 and 44 magnumsfrom 42k psi down to a lawyerblessed 36k psi. For quite a while now, ive been waiting to try alliant 2400 in my magnum revolvers for 357 magnum, and for 44 magnum. Hodgdons online data, and sierras manual both list rifle data for. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above. Order ballistic data manual welcome to somchem reload rheinmetall denel munition pty ltd was established in september 2008 when rheinmetall waffe munition ag acquired a majority shareholding in denels ammunition manufacturing subsidiary, denel munitions pty ltd. The lyman load data, pamphlet style booklet entitled. H110, lil gun, and 2400 will all get you magnum velocities out of a. Ultimate reloader is not responsible for errors or possible issues you may have when using this load data. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by r. By the way, two good sources linked below of reloading data i use online are.

I intend to do further testing with big bullets and lil gun and will post on site when i have data. Im gonna start with win 296, as i have a litlle over 5 lbs on hand. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. But i thought pistol and rifle primers were different thicknesses. I suck at sxs reloading too,what the heck,its still fun. Its also becoming evident that something is very wrong with hodgdons pressure data for lil gun in 357 mag. The most accurate ammo possible is developed with the surprising results published right here. There is everything available from lead to hightech bullets, even some lead free. The only convertible i have ever been happy with was the. Joe, i also have a loading manual for the tc contender that has a lot of load data for the.