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Old 09-29-2011, 08:36 AM
Steve in Vermont Steve in Vermont is offline
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Default .357 Reloading data needed

I usually reload .38s but would like to try some .357s. In doing some research I've found a lot of conflicting data concerning my use of W231 and the 125 grain Remington sjhp and Hornady XTP bullets. One manual does not recommend 231 or regular primers for any load, another 7.6 to 8.3 g with regular primers. Another site calls for 7.3 to 8.5 with 8.1 g being ideal, again with regular primers. Another for 7.8 g and magnum primers. Someone else suggested magnum primers for all loads over 8.0 g. I'm looking for mild loads and would like to hear from anyone who has actually reloaded this cartridge and their results. I plan on using them in two revolvers, barrel lengths of 2.25 and 4". Thanks.
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