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RickB · October 10, 2012, 05:49 PM

The original .357 Mag load was a 158gr bullet at 1500fps, from an 8.75" barrel; a barrel shorter than that will not allow the cartridge to reach its full potential.

October 10, 2012, 05:49 PM	#6
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	The original .357 Mag load was a 158gr bullet at 1500fps, from an 8.75" barrel; a barrel shorter than that will not allow the cartridge to reach its full potential.