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Originally Posted by Skeet 028
Posted about it in another thread. It is a 24 inch one. I've never loaded specifically for a rifle in a handgun caliber. I'd like to take advantage of this rifle's extra bbl length. Any tips or pointers for loading the 357 for rifle. I am just starting to cast some 357 429 hollowpoint bullets that I am going to powder coat/bake whatever you call it and would like to try some in it but have many many 180 gr(and some larger) jacketed to load too. Help??
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Due to time constraints, I haven't read every reply to your query.
Firstly, congratulations on your new acquisition. Used within intended range, there isn't much your rifle can't do. If an arrow at 300 FPS call kill North America's largest deer (moose), your rifle will do it just as dead.
Secondly, your choice of 180 grain bullets is beyond wise. My guess is a hard cast 180 grain .357 Mag bullet would shoot through-and-through a moose's chest.
Hand loading hunters have idiosyncrasies. Many try to wring out the last FPS of their loads. I can't write that I didn't go there in youthful indiscretion. Max velocity ain't necessary to kill big game. Hence, I load for accuracy.
I'd probably look in to 180 grain Partitions for jacketed bullets, assuming Nosler still makes 'em.
H-110 & 2400 used to be staple powders for the .357 Mag. There have been a lot of new powders devolved using modern technology combined with refined chemistry. I keep reading of VV having developed what might become new industry standards. My take is not fixing what isn't broken. You can't go wrong with H-110 & 2400.
While you haven't mentioned whether you're a big game hunter, your rifle is. If you do intend to fill tags with it, please post photos of your successes.
I wish you many happy hunting and shooting years with your new rifle.