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Originally Posted by daverich4
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.
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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.