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Redneck with a 40 · May 27, 2007, 01:36 PM

I'll stick to the listed load for the 125 grain 357, 8.6-9.6 grains of Unique. I'm currently loading at 9 grains. I have no interest in blowing up my revolver, or putting it under undue stress. I'm certainly not going to trust someone who comes onto a gun forum and says "11.4 grains of Unique is an awesome load". Sounds like a great way to get a "kaboom". Besides, this gross overcharge on the powder might give you an additional 150 fps, is that really worth it, the wear on the gun and the risk of a "kaboom"? I have more common sense than this. Call me names if you wish, but this is how I see it.

May 27, 2007, 01:36 PM	#16
Redneck with a 40 Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2006 Posts: 336	I'll stick to the listed load for the 125 grain 357, 8.6-9.6 grains of Unique. I'm currently loading at 9 grains. I have no interest in blowing up my revolver, or putting it under undue stress. I'm certainly not going to trust someone who comes onto a gun forum and says "11.4 grains of Unique is an awesome load". Sounds like a great way to get a "kaboom". Besides, this gross overcharge on the powder might give you an additional 150 fps, is that really worth it, the wear on the gun and the risk of a "kaboom"? I have more common sense than this. Call me names if you wish, but this is how I see it.