Reloading 357 magnum rifle data booklet

One book has data for 158 grain cast rn bullets over a max load of. Im gonna start with win 296, as i have a litlle over 5 lbs on hand. However, hodgdons 2012 annual manual lists loads for lilgun only with 158grain and heavier bullets. 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.

I did find some info in the 2010 hodgon reloading book, although it shows a longer barrel. Ultimate reloader is not responsible for errors or possible issues you may have when using this load data. At this point, i prefer lil gun over h110 just for ease of metering. Lil gun and h110 are both well known for being good slow burners. H110, lil gun, and 2400 will all get you magnum velocities out of a. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Furthermore, with the right load the magnum can easily break the 2,000fps mark. But i thought pistol and rifle primers were different thicknesses. Including, free printable targets, tips, safety instructions and of course gun loads. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. And this is as good a time as any to beat the 3030 vs. I use the pistol data in my rifle, and work up to the most accurate load. The lyman 49th reloading book has rifle loads for pistol calibers like. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above.

We offer books from all of the major bullet manufacturers as well as references for revolver, rifle and shotgun loads. Sameo with the 41 and 44 magnumsfrom 42k psi down to a lawyerblessed 36k psi. An ideal solution for loading 357 magnum, 44 magnum, and even 410bore shotshell ammunition, its high loading density. Reloading equipment, methods, load data, powder and projectile information. Western powder loads for lever action carbines chuck hawks. 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.

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. I shot that gun a lot over the decade and a half that i owned it. I intend to do further testing with big bullets and lil gun and will post on site when i have data. Not a wrist breaker, but very accurate and definitely a magnum round. Alliant powder safety notice reloading and reloading data. The terminal performance achieved is quickly approaching that of 5. The only difference that you need to concern yourself with is the load data for the two cartridges. 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.

Obviously, slow burning powders will get you more velocity. The only convertible i have ever been happy with was the. 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. Hodgdons online data, and sierras manual both list rifle data for. 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. It works great with some plain based 158gr swc, and also some of the plain based 160gr mp 358640 hps. Hodgdon powder is committed to the cowboy action game by providing the widest variety of pistol, rifle and shotshell data in the industry. My old copy of metallic cartridge reloading lists 7. Some of the 110gr bullets are listed as being able to get up over 2000fps. For quite a while now, ive been waiting to try alliant 2400 in my magnum revolvers for 357 magnum, and for 44 magnum. Learn the easy way to reload your own rifle and pistol cartridges practical guides. The minimum load listed in the hornady manual for w296 and a 140gr. Newer magnum cartridges eventually surpassed it in power, but not in popularity or usefulness.

Discussion in handloading and reloading started by r. Semi automatic and single shot handguns, revolvers and other pistols. Lil gun is one the dont list, but many handloaders swear by it in their rifles. For over 20 years it was simply known as the magnum, as there was no other. There is everything available from lead to hightech bullets, even some lead free. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Need load data for 38 spl, to be fired in winchester 94, chambered for 357 magnum. The powder charge weights listed in our data tables are maximum. The energy level sounds awesome for the little gun. These two sources have data for accurate no9 and cast. When hunting, i up this load a tad in both the revolvers and the carbines, but at the range, its all the magnum i need. The data may show that lil gun operates at close to 20,000cup less from other powders but my case. Winchester 296 is a ball powder developed for large handgun loads. All my manuals show data for pistol, but i think the riflelength barrel would make a difference.

Oct 17, 2017 the old, photocopied, one book one caliber series called. 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. From a 16 to 20 rifle barrel, velocities increase by an average of 500fps. The hottest 357 round you can buy or load can not match a good 2235.

Hello all, ive searched but not found much recent data on midlevel load data for. My main two uses for this rifle are going to be recreational target practice out to maybe 100150 yards with and without a scope. Min charge max charge optimal charge bullet make bullet type. By the way, two good sources linked below of reloading data i use online are. Id think the burn rate of unique would be about perfect for 1100 fps or so with 158g to 173g boolits.

Joe, i also have a loading manual for the tc contender that has a lot of load data for the. The information displayed on this site, including ballistic data, was derived from tightly controlled laboratory conditions. The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. Anyone out there in the interweb having success with any cast pills and unique. A good personal selection of reloading data logs, manuals, and books can answer all of your reloading questions. The most accurate ammo possible is developed with the surprising results published right here. If i shoot 357 magnum, then im gonna shoot a magnum. 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. For some this might be ammunition cultural overload. 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. 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.

Hodgdon lil gun range and chrony report 357 magnum carbine input wanted. Oct 24, 2011 whats your recipe for 357 cowboy action reloads. It shot magnums just as good as lrs even though the magnum bullet were just one thousandth oversize. I intend to do further testing with big bullets and lilgun and will post on site when i have data. You need to double check your load data before trusting this book i have found some. The lyman load data, pamphlet style booklet entitled. Aug 12, 2016 wow, went from normalish 357 watered down loads to a 927 ft lb monster load.

I recently won a henry big boy at a friends of nra banquet drawing in 357 and discovered that loads can be very different and this book covers rifle loads very well. Blue dot should not be used in the 41 magnum cartridge all bullet weights. I suck at sxs reloading too,what the heck,its still fun. Im picking up a rossi 357 38 20 lever action rifle, and im looking for some suggestions on good combinations of bulletpowders.

However, hodgdons 2012 annual manual lists loads for lilgun only with 158 grain and heavier bullets. Well, a while back i put in an order for a 4lb canister of this powder. The browning was dropped in 1986 but the marlin and rossi remain and we also have the. A rifle s action demands a more exact cartridge length.

You can help support this site, donate to handloads. Its also becoming evident that something is very wrong with hodgdons pressure data for lil gun in 357 mag. 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. Before i would invest in a 357 mag lever, i could buybuild a great 6. All reloading data in this article is for informational purposes only. I have also loaded 9 rounds using federal small rifle primers and 20 grains of h110. Even my lyman cast load manual doesnt have any load data. I use 2205 in 44 mag hunting load and 22 hornet, ap70n in 32, 38, 9mm, 357 and 44 mag target loads. The guns i used in my tests of some of the data were three 357 magnum rifles, the 20.

Ive used that load for years and it is a nice allaround load that. Looking for reloading data for 44 mag for use in a carbine. 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. We used rob behrs new book, western powders handloading guide, for the following load data. A rifles action demands a more exact cartridge length. Can a heavy 357 loads in a blackhawk approach 44 mag performance using 180 grain bullets.

For shooting magnum velocity loads with 158 jacketed bullets, i like 15 gr of h110w296 and a spm primer. 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. Current reloading data takes these revisions into account. I have used w296 and 158 grain 357 magnum swc with good success, especially with hitec coated bullets. Rheinmetall denel munition strives to deliver products of high standard to satisfy our customers. I have not tested this load and i do not know if it is what you need or not. I was interested in finding out why or how the data from hornady 11.

Every gun is different and what works for me may not work well for you. They dont list them all for rifle, instead showing the ones their tests perform the best. 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. To view this reloading guide in a pdf format, click the red button below. Midsouth offers a good selection of reference books for reloading nearly any type of ammunition.