Thread: Questions about reloading the 357 Sig cartridge
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Old 01-13-2021, 08:17 PM
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The short neck of the .357 Sig requires some care when selecting a bullet for reloading. The common round nose 9mm projectiles can't be used as their ogives don't permit maximum contact with the case neck.

A bullet with a straight shank (the Hornady HAP or XTP is an excellent choice) is necessary for the case to get a proper grip on the projectile. I made up the attached photo a few years ago to show the difference.
You can load a RN if the bullets are light enough, below 115gr.
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