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Old 07-22-2011, 12:52 AM
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I love Lil Gun in both carbines and revolvers, but I don't run full-bore loads in them, I don't see the need. My loads run 1750 fps in the 18.5" carbine barrel, 1200 or so in most revolvers, and do everything I'd ask of a 357. I'm pretty sure most of the issues with erosion and flame cutting involve loads run at or slightly over what is considered maximum. I shoot a lot of .357/158 ammo, and haven't been able to detect anything abnormal in my guns. With lighter bullets it might be different, but with bullets of 158 grains or more, I can't find any evidence of problems.

But I sure can verify that what Smith Crazy said about barrel heating is true. It's no worse than H-110 loads, but it's still noticeable.
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