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both manufacturers claim .357 however plated consistently measures .358 and Sierra JHP .3565

Just chronograph some 38 special 125gr H&M plated FP vs 125gr Sierra JHP in same gun, powder, primers, case prep etc...only difference was in the type of bullet. Plated bullet 780fps vs JHP bullet 886fps both at 4.6grs bulleye. And at 4.8grs bullseye plated ran 825fps vs JHP at 899fps. Any...

I had a box of a 100 JHP laying around for several years and figured I use them up doing some load development. 850fps is satisfactory for me, there not intended for anything more than range shooting. Once I've used them up I'll probably get some 125gr plated, develop a satisfactory load and...

A little late but, here's the results 4.6gr=858, 4.8gr=887 and 5.0gr=923. I think I'm going to settle in on 4.6gr and see where that takes me accuracy wise. Again I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to give good advice and help.

Good news my Oehler is working and as such velocity results on 125gr JHP using Bullseye powder and Fed primers is as follows: 3.8gr=739fps, 4.0gr=755fps, 4.2gr=785fps and 4.4gr=823fps. I first chronograph 5 rounds of American Federal 38 Special (not +P) 130gr FMJ at an average of 898fps and...

Agree. 1.450 would put me about .05 from (above) the crimp groove, so I seated to groove and they measure 1.400 coal. good info, thanks.

I appreciate all the feedback and thank each of you that took the time to offer valuable info and precautions. I've loaded several rounds with Bullseye at 3.8, 4.0, 4.2 & 4.4 and will chronograph each as well as checking barrel all clear just in case of squib. Just got some new parts in for my...

I'm new to this forum. I have been reloading high-power rifle cartridges going back to 1967 however I'm new to reloading handgun cartridges and as such I'm checking and double checking everything I do and reading a lot...and it's amazing how varied the load info can be. For example: Sierra...