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Hammerhead · July 23, 2012, 03:54 PM

I agree. I stuck a plated DEWC in my .357 using starting lead data.

I get excellent accuracy with SR 7625 and Universal. Unique should be perfect. I don't see any need for a faster powder with plated wadcutters. I would stay far, far away from Bullseye, Clays and the like.

I load mine long (1.430" in .357 brass), so that the base of the DEWC is seated to the same depth as the base of a 158 JHP. Then I can compare my DEWC loads to 158 JHP data for a margin of safety and more realistic starting loads.

I use 5 grains of Universal or 7625 with the wadcutters seated out long in .357 brass. Travel this road at your own risk.
I also agree that the plated DEWC isn't really a substitute for a light lead wadcutter load. They end up being more of a mid-range load because of the extra pressure required.
But the good news is they seem to be more stable and accurate at 50 yards than the cast DEWC's I've tried. Plus you rarely have to clean your gun.

July 23, 2012, 03:54 PM	#9
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	I agree. I stuck a plated DEWC in my .357 using starting lead data. I get excellent accuracy with SR 7625 and Universal. Unique should be perfect. I don't see any need for a faster powder with plated wadcutters. I would stay far, far away from Bullseye, Clays and the like. I load mine long (1.430" in .357 brass), so that the base of the DEWC is seated to the same depth as the base of a 158 JHP. Then I can compare my DEWC loads to 158 JHP data for a margin of safety and more realistic starting loads. I use 5 grains of Universal or 7625 with the wadcutters seated out long in .357 brass. Travel this road at your own risk. I also agree that the plated DEWC isn't really a substitute for a light lead wadcutter load. They end up being more of a mid-range load because of the extra pressure required. But the good news is they seem to be more stable and accurate at 50 yards than the cast DEWC's I've tried. Plus you rarely have to clean your gun. Last edited by Hammerhead; July 23, 2012 at 04:46 PM.