What .38/357 loads do you use? - Page 2

stormyone · January 7, 2013, 03:31 AM

For my 357 magnum needs, I like Speer Gold Dots or Double Tap 158gr rounds.

For 38 rounds I like the Speer Short Barrel 38+P stuff or the heavy "FBI Loads" from Double Tap.

Ralph G. Briscoe · January 23, 2013, 01:35 AM

I've settled on a Speer 158gr LSWCHP over 4.7 gr. Unique. It gives me 815 fps out of my snubbies, packs some punch, and isn't painful to practice with. I also use it in my Marlin 94 and shoot it in my .357's more than the hot stuff.

Deja vu · January 23, 2013, 01:47 AM

110 grain Hornady over 22.5 grains of H110.

Middle level load from the Hodgdon reloading manual. (still pretty hot)

January 23, 2013, 01:47 AM	#28
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 1,750	110 grain Hornady over 22.5 grains of H110. Middle level load from the Hodgdon reloading manual. (still pretty hot) __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 21 of my guns are 45/70 govt 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple

January 7, 2013, 03:31 AM	#26
stormyone Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 346	For my 357 magnum needs, I like Speer Gold Dots or Double Tap 158gr rounds. For 38 rounds I like the Speer Short Barrel 38+P stuff or the heavy "FBI Loads" from Double Tap.

January 23, 2013, 01:35 AM	#27
Ralph G. Briscoe Member Join Date: February 8, 2011 Posts: 58	I've settled on a Speer 158gr LSWCHP over 4.7 gr. Unique. It gives me 815 fps out of my snubbies, packs some punch, and isn't painful to practice with. I also use it in my Marlin 94 and shoot it in my .357's more than the hot stuff.