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Old 05-16-2017, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by daverich4 View Post
You mentioned that you were loading 357 Magnums but not what your actual load was. I'm curious what load would allow you to add 50% more powder to it and still be under maximum.
158 gr cast bullet and 5.1 gr of N340. The Vihtavuori guide says max for jacketed 158 gr bullet is 7.7 gr.

The velocity from a 20" lever action is 1100 fps. Cowboy Action rules require to stay under 1400 fps out of a rifle.

I shot 15 of these reloads today with no problems.
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