Thread: loads for .357 using 125 gr. gold dots
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Old 02-07-2009, 03:18 PM
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From the Hodgdon website:
125 GR. HDY XTP Winchester 296 .357" 1.590" 21.0 1881 38,400 CUP 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP

I loaded some 125 gr jacketed solid point bullets from MagTech and went up to the max load at 22.0 gr of WW296. I occasionally shoot my .454 Casull, so I think I know what goes "bang" and that load was too hot for me. I was shooting a GP100. Flattened primers, but no other signs of pressure. I guess I don't need no stinkin' 2000fps .357s... And it would also pay to use ONLY the bullet the manual refers too. If I ever pick up any XTP's I might try again...

Tom
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