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07-28-2011, 03:27 PM
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357 magnum load for copper bullets
I have a small sample of 125 gr and 140 gr copper bullets that I want to try out. I intend to load them on 357 cases and I'd like to use 2400 if possible. Unfortunately Alliant had no data for copper bullets when I wrote them about a month ago. Anyone here have a good source for load data. I just ordered the Barnes reloading manual but, AFAIK, it doesn't have any data for Alliant powders
These are intended for a Marlin 1894C (and maybe a 77/357) but must still be safe for a 686 revolver.
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07-28-2011, 03:48 PM
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Are these copper plated bullets, or all-copper lead free bullets?
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07-28-2011, 05:54 PM
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All copper.
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07-28-2011, 06:18 PM
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All copper should be a longer bullet and will either be seated deeper if you follow manuals or will need to stick out further. I wouldn't want to cut the load to much and risk a squib load. So I would seat it out further. Not sure how much though.
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07-28-2011, 07:00 PM
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Might check with whoever made the bullets and see what they have for load data. The 2400 powder should be workable if you can figure out a starting load. How much experimenting I would be willing to do would be directly related to the strength and value of the gun used for testing.
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07-28-2011, 07:05 PM
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Add to what Snowbandit said: Make sure if they give you data that it is safe for a revolver. Some .357, .44, and .45 load data is rifle or even Marlin rifle specific.
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07-28-2011, 08:27 PM
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Add to what Snowbandit said: Make sure if they give you data that it is safe for a revolver. Some .357, .44, and .45 load data is rifle or even Marlin rifle specific.
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SAAMI pressure limits in handgun calibers like the .357 Magnum don't change if the ammo is used in a rifle or handgun. The only difference is the velocity attained because of the longer barrel length. A safe round is a safe round and if the pressure is too high for a handgun it just too high...
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07-28-2011, 08:43 PM
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All copper.
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Too bad they're not Barnes Bullets, otherweise I would recomend you talk to them directly. They are very helpful (used to be, anyway), and might have been able to help.
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07-28-2011, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Sevastopol
Too bad they're not Barnes Bullets, otherweise I would recomend you talk to them directly. They are very helpful (used to be, anyway), and might have been able to help.
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FWIW, I'm a member of the "copper club". The only reloading data I could find for 38/357 on the Barnes website is for Accurate and Ramshot powders. If I could find Ramshot Enforcer locally I'd just pick up a pound and give it a try but the local stores seem to have only Hogdon and Alliant powders.
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