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jtmckinney · January 20, 2011, 04:54 PM

Can 357 Sig be reloaded with lead bullets?

The loading manual I have "Lyman-Pistol & Revolver Third Edition" only recommends jacketed bullets. It says "Unfortunately, the short neck of the 357 SIG proved unsuitable for use with any of Lyman's cast bullets".

I thought I would buy some lead bullets to reduce my cost for practice ammo.

The bullets I am considering are these < http://www.friendswoodbullet.com/9mm...76_306871.aspx >. I will shoot 147 grain HP/XTP's when in the field.

I did some searching on line but all I could find were refferences to 9mm.

Has anyone tried this?

Thanks!
James

January 20, 2011, 04:54 PM	#1
jtmckinney Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 490	357 Sig And Lead Bullets Can 357 Sig be reloaded with lead bullets? The loading manual I have "Lyman-Pistol & Revolver Third Edition" only recommends jacketed bullets. It says "Unfortunately, the short neck of the 357 SIG proved unsuitable for use with any of Lyman's cast bullets". I thought I would buy some lead bullets to reduce my cost for practice ammo. The bullets I am considering are these < http://www.friendswoodbullet.com/9mm...76_306871.aspx >. I will shoot 147 grain HP/XTP's when in the field. I did some searching on line but all I could find were refferences to 9mm. Has anyone tried this? Thanks! James __________________ “Government does few things well but it does them at great expense” Cal Thomas “When Government Can’t Be Trusted” 6/11/2013 When I am weaker than you, I ask you for freedom because that is according to your principles; When I am stronger than you, I take away your freedoms because that is according to my principles. Frank Herbert "Children of Dune"