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Originally Posted by mkk41
The Lyman manual lists loads for bullets cast in Lyman molds. I've pointed out several times that ya just can't go by weight as many bullets have more of a shank and when seated , leave less room in the case than other bullets of the same weight , possibly resulting in a compressed charge. Even Lyman bullets of the same weight , but different design have different data. Medium to fast powders don't respond well to compressed loads.
I'm not seeing a 125gr .357 cast bullet in my Lyman book.
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I have Lyman manuals 45,47 and 49 and the earlier ones show a 125 grain cast load, but in this case it was a load for a 110 grain bullet, then I substituted some 125 grain bullets. While the load shot fine in my Ruger 77/357 it was too hot for the Model 60. The point of this thread is to always follow proper reloading practices, and smith makes a stout revolver even in the J frame series.