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indigo-357 · October 23, 2004, 05:34 AM

Hello all,

I have never reloaded, but I plan on starting when I return from my deployment (I'm in Afghanistan). I have looked at various websites that list recipes for various loads, and it seems like Alliant has some loads that go far beyond factory loads; even those from hot-loading companies like Buffalo Bore.

Example:

.357 Magnum

110g @ 2040
125g @ 1795

These listed loads are all below the current standard for safe operating pressures of the .357.

Are they testing these loads from an 8 3/8" barrel, or are they just stoked rounds?

Before you mention it, I don't plan on starting my reloading career with anything even close to this level of performance. I'll stick with factory-esque performance on my beginning loads.

Thanks for reading,

Indigo

October 23, 2004, 05:34 AM	#1
indigo-357 Member Join Date: October 2, 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 50	Alliant Recipes Hello all, I have never reloaded, but I plan on starting when I return from my deployment (I'm in Afghanistan). I have looked at various websites that list recipes for various loads, and it seems like Alliant has some loads that go far beyond factory loads; even those from hot-loading companies like Buffalo Bore. Example: .357 Magnum 110g @ 2040 125g @ 1795 These listed loads are all below the current standard for safe operating pressures of the .357. Are they testing these loads from an 8 3/8" barrel, or are they just stoked rounds? Before you mention it, I don't plan on starting my reloading career with anything even close to this level of performance. I'll stick with factory-esque performance on my beginning loads. Thanks for reading, Indigo