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Old 08-09-2010, 09:18 AM
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I have a few loads I use that are similar with varying results. Keep in mind these loads are only shot in .357 frame guns. I don't crono, just go by feel and accuracy.

*I load a 148 hard cast DEWC with 4.9 Gr. current Unique, CCI 500 primer and seat to the top of the crimp groove with a mid taper crimp. This has been a total "powder puff" load, very accurate and virtually no recoil, tiny bit of leading. Very cheap to load. My favorite plinking load now.

*For a bit more heat I use a 158 Semi JSP with 5.7 Gr. current Unique, CCI 500 primer and seat to the middle of the cannelure with a mid tamper crimp. This load is VERY accurate but feels like a bit lighter .357 Mag. to me. It is not a target or plinking load by any means. It gets a bit more expensive to load these. I would use these for cheaper .357 practice and possibly a lighter hunting round.

I am working on a .357 158 Semi JSP load with Unique and a CCI 550 primer...

I take no liability for these loads...milage may vary.

Have fun and be safe.
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