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S&W Man · March 17, 2001, 11:55 PM

I have used a lot of star bullets in different 38, 45, and 9mm configurations. They are a great bullet. From my reloading experience, you can use the data for any standard bullet from any company for any other IF IT IS THE SAME WEIGHT AND TYPE. IE: a 158gn JHP in Sierra, Hornady, Star, Winchester, or anyone can use the same loading data. A 124Gn FMJ from any company will use the same data as any other BUT NOT AS A 158JHP.Keep in mind that the load tests are done so they use the same bullet for all tests for that load, but not for all bullets of that weight. There are too many bullet manfacturers for them to test every bullet made by every manfactrer, they just test a certain weight and type.

And that is a d**ned good price for .357 JHP bullets, That is almost as inexpensive as cast lead.

The second admendment GUARANTEES the other nine and the Constitution!

March 17, 2001, 11:55 PM	#3
S&W Man Member Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 29	I have used a lot of star bullets in different 38, 45, and 9mm configurations. They are a great bullet. From my reloading experience, you can use the data for any standard bullet from any company for any other IF IT IS THE SAME WEIGHT AND TYPE. IE: a 158gn JHP in Sierra, Hornady, Star, Winchester, or anyone can use the same loading data. A 124Gn FMJ from any company will use the same data as any other BUT NOT AS A 158JHP.Keep in mind that the load tests are done so they use the same bullet for all tests for that load, but not for all bullets of that weight. There are too many bullet manfacturers for them to test every bullet made by every manfactrer, they just test a certain weight and type. And that is a d**ned good price for .357 JHP bullets, That is almost as inexpensive as cast lead. The second admendment GUARANTEES the other nine and the Constitution!