6.5 gr CFE Pistol under the 125gr bullet brought the best accuracy at 20yds off hand. Ran over the chrono averaging 1250. I'm going to load more of these. No flash to be seen at the indoor range and recoil impulse felt very tame. I feel like this will be a good plinking load to finish up the 125's I have. I did order some 158's the other day so those should be here soon as well.
357 load for old k frame 125gr
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Sounds like you created a usable defensive load. 1250 fps with a 125 grain bullet is 200 fps slower than the classic full power 125 grain load. I always found the full power loads to be pretty stout in terms of recoil, flash, and report.
Win, win. You will have less muzzle blast and flash with that load over a full power load with h110 and plenty of power for self defense, as well as faster followup.
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If you want to run 125 gr JHPs, I suggest 38 Spl +P loads (in 38 Spl cases). Use Speer on line 38 Spl +P data using Power Pistol. You can duplicate the proven Rem 125 gr SJHP 38 Spl +P round very nicely. They’re fun to shoot and have ample power.
Use 125 gr 357 Magnums in a Ruger. Be kind to your classic S&W Mod 19.
Use 125 gr 357 Magnums in a Ruger. Be kind to your classic S&W Mod 19.
