Hello all,
As stated, I'm somewhat new to reloading. I've been researching to load up some 357 and 38 Special with components I have on hand, however, a limited library of loading manuals, and conflicting internet info is making me kinda crazy, so I thought I'd enlist some advice from the forum and see if anyone has some recommendations on some loads that might work for me. Mostly I'll just be paper punching with a 15-2 and 19-2, but don't mind at all some full power stuff for my 686's. Here's what I have:
MBC 158gr 357 Action 18bhn
H110 and HP38 powders
Mostly CCI 500 Sm Pistol and some CCI 550 Sm Pistol Magnum
A lot of cases, sorted.
I've never loaded cast bullets and some of the conflicting info I find seems to be with that using H110 with these bullets will/may/won't cause leading, or that you need to use a gas check. Or they're too hard for moderate 38 velocities causing flame cutting, (I think it was flame cutting, been on too damn many sites).
I may be over thinking all of this due to my level of ability but any info or direction is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
As stated, I'm somewhat new to reloading. I've been researching to load up some 357 and 38 Special with components I have on hand, however, a limited library of loading manuals, and conflicting internet info is making me kinda crazy, so I thought I'd enlist some advice from the forum and see if anyone has some recommendations on some loads that might work for me. Mostly I'll just be paper punching with a 15-2 and 19-2, but don't mind at all some full power stuff for my 686's. Here's what I have:
MBC 158gr 357 Action 18bhn
H110 and HP38 powders
Mostly CCI 500 Sm Pistol and some CCI 550 Sm Pistol Magnum
A lot of cases, sorted.
I've never loaded cast bullets and some of the conflicting info I find seems to be with that using H110 with these bullets will/may/won't cause leading, or that you need to use a gas check. Or they're too hard for moderate 38 velocities causing flame cutting, (I think it was flame cutting, been on too damn many sites).
I may be over thinking all of this due to my level of ability but any info or direction is greatly appreciated! Thanks!