Bullet preferred for .357 handloads:
I prefer a home-cast lead bullet for my .357 handloads.
Factory made jacketed bullets were fine before I learned to cast,
but jacketed bullets are expensive to use for target shooting in any kind of quantity.
My favorite .357 cast bullet design is the (justly) famous
Ray Thompson gas check semi-wadcutter design produced by Lyman as the No. 358156.
It weighs about 160 grains when cast from wheel weights and with a gas check seated.
It is capable of fine accuracy.
I have had little need for jacketed .357 bullets ever since.
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